One very common and potentially dangerous situation is a cracked chimney flue liner. During a home inspection one the items I am looking for are cracked tiles. The signs can often be subtle or even hidden behind creostoe that may have built up on the flue liner.
The chimney flue is the narrow passageway in which the combustion byproducts of the fire are removed. The construction and operation of the entire chimney system needs a proper design and function so that smoke and toxic fumes exit the chimeny and home.
The main purpose of the flue liner is to … (4 comments)
It is one of the items that is so common… it is a Chimney without a rain cap.
Chimneys should have a proper rain cap to protect the flue from moisture and animal entry. Chimneys are exposed to the element 24/7, and like many items need maintenance and protection from the ravages of Mother Nature.
So it was not wasted on this home inspector that sometimes creativity will not go unnoticed. Here we have a homeowner who obviously saw the need for proper protection of their chimney.
So what does anyone do … (9 comments)
chimney inspection: What do you see? - Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspection
- 04/13/12 01:38 AM
What do you see? - Wenatchee and Chelan Home InspectionThere are two area in a home that usually do not get much visitation, at least from a human (critters and insects are another story). This is the crawlspace and attic.When performing home inspections in these areas I will save them for last. Always save the good stuff for last... right!Here we have a good example why these areas need to be properly evaluated.
When performing a home inspection if the home has a masonry chimney it is very important that the home inspector evaluates the condition of the chimney crown.The chimney crown is the area that is around the top of the chimney. This is not to be confused with the chimney cap. A chimney cap is an attachment that is added to the top of the flue pipe. The chimney … (4 comments)
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