Chimney Venting Tips

Chimneys are made to vent
What about an open chimney? Did you ever wonder if things can get down your chimney vent? Well things can get in there, things like animals. Other debris can find its way into the chimney vent. A clogged chimney vent is not a good thing, even if its just partially clogged. You will not get the proper draft and you may soon find your house filling up with smoke. Another thing that is overlooked without a chimney vent is water. It's just water right? Well, when water sits on your chimney liner walls it can give the flue gases something extra to bond to increasing the rate of creosote build-up. The solution is simple. Just put a cap on your chimney vent.