Chimney Issues - Masonry Chimneys Pre-Fabricated Metal Chimneys.(Note: The information below was provided to me to use on my website and has been authorized by Amerispec home inspection services of Mississauga) Back to main index for home inspections General Industry topics related to Homes, home inspectors and home inspection issuesChimney Issues I have noticed that there are damaged bricks on my chimney above the roof line. What has caused this and what needs to be done to correct it? Once flaking has occurred, the brick requires replacement to prevent further deterioration. This requires the services of a qualified mason.Depending on the level of deterioration, the repairs may be costly, since the chimney may have to be completely rebuilt from the roof line up. Chimneys and their venting Masonary Chimneys Masonry chimneys can be used to vent almost any type of appliance, including natural gas, propane, and oil burning appliances, as well as wood burning fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and stoves.
Pre-Fabricated Metal Chimneys Type ‘B’ vents/chimneys are used to vent natural gas or propane burning appliances. Factory Built (or 650°C) chimneys are used to vent wood burning stoves. Their metal exterior is much larger in diameter than type B or L vents. They are built to a standard which requires the chimney to withstand flue gas input temperatures of 650°C, hence their name. This type of chimney is typically doubled walled and insulated and therefore can be installed inside or on the exterior of a home, however if installed on the exterior, an opening for removing soot after cleaning should be present at the base of the chimney.
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