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[Wally]

Yes I do actually. I love a fire but we don't get enough rain/snow to have to clean it every year.

Most problems arise from burning wood not seasoned enough.

 

[542thruNthru]

Most problems arise from burning wood not seasoned enough.

True but I know rain also causes issues. I'm pretty confident the wood I use is well seasoned.

 

[oldngray]

Most problems arise from burning wood not seasoned enough.

Or burning softwoods with a lot of resin

 

[burrheadd]

True but I know rain also causes issues. I'm pretty confident the wood I use is well seasoned.

hold up cowboy

what kind of issues does rain cause with a fireplace?

 

[542thruNthru]

hold up cowboy

what kind of issues does rain cause with a fireplace?

Lol ok.. well I'm going off what my home inspector told me but...

Our chimney when we bought the house did not have a chimney cap. We were told that water getting inside the chimney was a very bad thing. The moisture/water can cause masonry damage that also results in leaks that can spread. He also mentioned something about rain water and the soot mixing and becoming corrosive.

 

[oldngray]

Lol ok.. well I'm going off what my home inspector told me but...

Our chimney when we bought the house did not have a chimney cap. We were told that water getting inside the chimney was a very bad thing. The moisture/water can cause masonry damage that also results in leaks that can spread. He also mentioned something about rain water and the soot mixing and becoming corrosive.

Didn't you add a cap right away?

 

[MyTripisCut]

Didn't you add a cap right away?

It hardly rains there.

 

[542thruNthru]

Didn't you add a cap right away?

Yes I did.

 

[oldngray]

It hardly rains there.

The cap is to keep homeless people out

 

[MyTripisCut]

The cap is to keep homeless people out

Good idea!

Yes I did.

P*

 

[542thruNthru]

The cap is to keep homeless people out

Lol! It's funny because it's true.

 

[542thruNthru]

The cap is to keep homeless people out

Actually the chimney had a wire cap to keep animals and homeless out but not to stop rain.

 

[burrheadd]

Lol ok.. well I'm going off what my home inspector told me but...

Our chimney when we bought the house did not have a chimney cap. We were told that water getting inside the chimney was a very bad thing. The moisture/water can cause masonry damage that also results in leaks that can spread. He also mentioned something about rain water and the soot mixing and becoming corrosive.

city boys

smh

 

[rod]

Chimneys are for letting bats into the house.

 

[rod]

My Chimney is a 4 inch piece of PVC sticking through the side of the house from the basement. But it is rarely used being I heat my house electrically.

 

[Operational needs]

Good morning.

 

[Wally]

Lol ok.. well I'm going off what my home inspector told me but...

Our chimney when we bought the house did not have a chimney cap. We were told that water getting inside the chimney was a very bad thing. The moisture/water can cause masonry damage that also results in leaks that can spread. He also mentioned something about rain water and the soot mixing and becoming corrosive.

You have a masonry chimney or a prefab? Either way a cap is a good idea to keep water and critters out. I have a pop up damper below my cap. So much better than my old damper.

 

[Wally]

Chimneys are for letting bats into the house.

Been there, done that! Not fun! lol

 

[Wally]

THE LION EATS TONIGHT!

 

[oldngray]