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Deposits of hydrocarbons that were in the smoke going up the chimney that have condensed into a solid form.

(also referred to as a Saddle) A ridge that extends from the back of the chimney to the slope of the roof, with the purpose of shedding water away from the c...

A thin coat of mortar applied to the inside of a masonry chimney or to the walls of a smoke chamber designed to reduce the resistance of flow in the chimney ...

Opening above a fireplace firebox through which flue gases pass from the firebox to the flue. The fireplace damper frame assembly is usually located at the t...

Alteration to temperature inside a chimney or duct system that causes the metal surfaces to expand.

Incorporating a closed circuit video camera and monitor, for inspecting the interior of flues and other inaccessible areas. This provides a very detailed pa...

A damper is a device for controlling the flow of air or smoke in a chimney or woodstove. In its most common form, plate located in the fireplace or stove pip...

Chimney Liner - The inner portion of the chimney that contains the products of combustion. It can be made of clay tiles or of metal. The flue chimney liner ...

Many home insurance policies actually require an annual chimney cleaning and inspection. If you suffer from a house fire and can’t provide proof that you met...

Chimney Chase - The area or structure around metal flue pipes. The chase is usually built with wood or steel studs with an exterior that can include brick/s...

Chimney Cleaning (Sweeping) - The process of removing soot, creosote, and debris from a chimney. ... This means that any holes, cracks or deteriorations must...