Soot/creosote buildup

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Swedishchef

Minister of Fire
Jan 17, 2010
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Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Hey guys

I just looked up my chimney and saw flakey black/brown stuff about 1/8th of an inch thick along the walls of my chimney.

I believe that this would be normal and just want to confirm...it is an outdoor chimney and I usually start from a cold start on a daily basis.

Thanks

Andrew
 
If dry, fluffy flakey it is normal.
 
Or if you're me, wear a hazmat suit...;lol
 
I think I learned the hard way Dennis! Lol

Bag of hammers: if I had a suit I would wear it! I just want to wait to clean it out once I am totally done burning....

Thanks for the heads up James...so that light and fluffy stuff can ignite? I will likely only burn another 1/4 cord this season......I should be good.
 
I have tried to ignite the fluffy stuff in a pile with a propane torch after cleaning. It will burn down but will not sustain a fire itself.That tells me your chance of a chimney fire from it is nill.
 
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