Nearly every home has a furnace, and a furnace needs to be able to vent its bi-products. One of the most common ways a furnace vents its bi-products is through a chimney. This is ok if done so properly. Stars Chimney Service Inc. can evaluate your furnace venting system to ensure saftey and longevity of your chimney structure.
The examples on top and to the right show what a furnace can do to your chimney if not properly vented.
1. For every cubic foot of gas you burn, over 2 cubic foot of acidic condensation goes up your chimney.
2. Both oil and coal produce sulphur bi-product that goes up your chimney flue.
3. Gas, Oil, Coal all produce damaging acids that cause interior and exterior deterioration to either a masonry or metal chimney.
4. Listed to the right are some common signs of chimney deterioration.
