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Why You Should Not Ignore Signs of Chimney Relining
Signs of chimney relining need — cracked or flaking flue tile, pieces of clay in the firebox, white staining on exterior brick, smoke or odor entering the room, and rust on a damper or firebox — indicate the flue liner is no longer containing heat and combustion gases. A damaged liner can allow heat to reach framing and can let carbon monoxide into living space. NFPA 211 calls for an annual chimney inspection and specifies a Level 2 inspection, which includes video scanning o
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