There is improper construction.
Chimney fire flue damage.
The lining is the wrong size for the appliance which can cause an excessive amount of creosote buildup.
Flue gases are acidic and they speed up deterioration of mortar.
To repair or rebuild.
Notice that the chimney wall is getting thin at the left side of the flue.
You suspect you may have cracked chimney flue tiles you think you may have had a chimney fire at some point you have determined that creosote build up is present on the inside walls of your chimney flue.
The facts about chimney fires loud cracking and popping noise a lot of dense smoke and an intense hot smell.
Corrosive byproducts of combustion cause deterioration.
Rebuilding a chimney is a big expense.
It is time to have this chimney lined for safety.
The following are a few.
Ways to keep the fire you want.
If you ve been told that your chimney needs to be rebuilt it is smart to get a second or third opinion from a csia certified chimney professional.
Under chimney fire conditions damage to these systems still may occur usually in the form of buckled or warped seams and joints on the inner liner.