Last week we had a warm afternoon so I took the chance to get up on the roof and try my hand at chimney cleaning. First thing I noticed, every screw on the external chimney brace was loose and about to come unscrewed. Not a big deal a bit of loctite and problem solved. Next thing I found was the storm collar caulking had failed after only two months. Some good exterior grade caulking had it fixed right up. After all that i finally did sweep the chimney yielding about 2/3's of a cup of creosote.
I am glad I went up to inspect, and proves to me that a periodic inspection is a good idea.
I am glad I went up to inspect, and proves to me that a periodic inspection is a good idea.