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Creosote buildup in the chimneyClean and review chimney and fire box: Creosote buildup in the chimney and/or fire box can cause chimney fires. This is especially true if you build large fires (a fire which touches the damper) under creosote encrustation. Clean when there is noticeable buildup. Often the chimney cannot be visually inspected even if it is clean, but a dirty chimney is especially difficult, if not impossible, to visually inspect. If the fireplace has an insert installed it is especially important that the chimney be cleaned and reviewed before taking possession of the property. The inspector cannot remove the insert to review the connecting pipes, etc. A chimney specialist should be contacted to direct cleaning and for further review of the chimney. Unlined or damaged liners within chimneys Metal chimney improper damaged storm collar Chimney movement noted
File last updated May 16, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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