by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 22, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
My first appointment today was a active water leak coming down from the pre-fabricated fireplace and onto the front tile and the new wood floors! Unfortunately this is a very common call for inspection and the number one culprit is this guy.. The roof was replaced...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 22, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
When inspecting a chimney system it is key to inspect the attic where the flue passes through. It may be extremely difficult to access for some homes but can be the make or break for preventing a chimney fire. To show how common clearance issues occur, on just my...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 22, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
I love working on older systems, partially due to working on several hundred growing up and living in a home built in 1926. Older homes have amazing character but can also come with some pretty substantial deferred maintenance. One unexpected hazard that comes up...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 21, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Water intrusion can be a costly headache but avoided if caught in time. This morning I inspected a chimney system with pooling water and deteriorated sealant around the flue termination. Have a look: [wpvideo jRWiTEOA ] While it may not look like much from above,...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 21, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
One concern I see on a regular basis is the lack of regulation with chimney installations, including new construction. For reference here is the warning label clearly print on the flue system for the installers to follow: As you can see pretty simple to follow but...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 21, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Sometimes the elements win the battle against a fireplace, especially ones that have gone several years without maintenance. The fireplace above was no longer operational but the client still wanted something cost effective and would look better than this! It is a...
