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How to Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys
But more likelyand more seriousthe problem is moisture in warm air from inside the house condensing on the chimney’s interior ...
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How to Clean a Chimney
A professional cleaning includes an inspection for soot buildup, obstructions, cracks in the chimney liner and signs of water ... into the smoke chamber and flue and use the poker to scratch ...
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How often should you have your chimney swept?
A professional chimney sweep will inspect the metal cap, the masonry crown, and check for cracks in the mortar and flue liner. It is not uncommon for animals to nest in the liner during the warmer ...