Is it normal for the roof area immediately adjacent to the chimney to thaw before the rest of the roof?
That side of the chimney is facing east... I suppose sunlight could reflect off of brick onto a shingle roof, right?
Also- the ground next to my chimney is always thawed out first, too. Is this OK or does it represent some type of lack of insulation? It does not feel warm to the touch. This is at main floor ground level- my insert is in the basement.
It is an exterior masonry chimney. I have a full ss liner (Magnaflex?) but I do not know if it is insulated or not (I was billed $205 for 11 feet of 6" ss mirror pipe plus another $335 for another 11 feet of 6" ss "mirror heavy flex pipe"), as I did not know to ask at the time. I do not believe I have a block off plate, either.
My across the street neighbor had a chimney fire on Christmas Day and I have been paranoid ever since and sleeping on the sofa next to the fire and tending to not let it get hot enough. I have my guy coming to inspect next week "just to be sure" (and to check my baffle that I misaligned) and I will discuss it all with him- not that I will be doing any renovations before spring, but just to know more what I have.
But I'd like to know if the thawing patterns are normal or indicate a potential problem.
That side of the chimney is facing east... I suppose sunlight could reflect off of brick onto a shingle roof, right?
Also- the ground next to my chimney is always thawed out first, too. Is this OK or does it represent some type of lack of insulation? It does not feel warm to the touch. This is at main floor ground level- my insert is in the basement.
It is an exterior masonry chimney. I have a full ss liner (Magnaflex?) but I do not know if it is insulated or not (I was billed $205 for 11 feet of 6" ss mirror pipe plus another $335 for another 11 feet of 6" ss "mirror heavy flex pipe"), as I did not know to ask at the time. I do not believe I have a block off plate, either.
My across the street neighbor had a chimney fire on Christmas Day and I have been paranoid ever since and sleeping on the sofa next to the fire and tending to not let it get hot enough. I have my guy coming to inspect next week "just to be sure" (and to check my baffle that I misaligned) and I will discuss it all with him- not that I will be doing any renovations before spring, but just to know more what I have.
But I'd like to know if the thawing patterns are normal or indicate a potential problem.
