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2. Chimney liner - Wikipedia

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   A flexible flue liner prevents a carbon monoxide leak, chimney fire, or creosote buildup. The creosote build-up is the fuel inside the flue that causes the chimney fire. Most countries have regulations relating to carbon monoxide in the home. Flue liners need to be installed where: The chimney leaks smoke and fumes

3. Creosote - Wikipedia

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   The fire can also spread to the main building from sparks emitting from the chimney and landing on combustible roof surfaces. In order to properly maintain chimneys and heaters that burn wood or carbon-based fuels, the creosote buildup must be removed. Chimney sweeps perform this service for a fee. [89]

4. Chimney fire - Wikipedia

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   Regular chimney sweeping removes creosote and prevents fires in the chimney. Steps to prevent this buildup of deposits include only running appliances hot during the initial ignition phase regularly, only building short and hotter fires, regular cleaning of flues using a chimney sweep, and only using internal chimney structures where possible versus a chimney attached to an external wall.

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   Have chimneys inspected and cleaned yearly by a professional to prevent creosote buildup, which is highly flammable. ... It can accommodate up to 63 women in a caring and supportive environment ...

6. Chimney sweep - Wikipedia

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   A chimney sweep in Wexford, Ireland in 1850. A chimney sweep is a person who inspects then clears soot and creosote from chimneys. The chimney uses the pressure difference caused by a hot column of gas to create a draught and draw air over the hot coals or wood enabling continued combustion. Chimneys may be straight or contain many changes of ...

7. Chimney - Wikipedia

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   A chimney cowl or wind directional cap is a helmet-shaped chimney cap that rotates to align with the wind and prevent a downdraft of smoke and wind down the chimney. An H-style cap is a chimney top constructed from chimney pipes shaped like the letter H. It is an age-old method of regulating draft in situations where prevailing winds or ...