Woodstove Inspections
Wood stoves and inserts are more efficient than open fireplaces and, if properly installed, can be quite adequate. However many difficulties have been experienced, especially with poor connections between fireplace inserts and original chimney flues.
A complete inspection of any wood burning appliance involves an evaluation of every part of the heating system, from the floor pad to the chimney cap.
The chimney is usually the most difficult part of the system to inspect properly. Chimneys which run up through the house are often inaccessible at critical points, such as ceiling and attic penetrations. In some cases, even though you can see sections of the chimney, they cannot be reached with a tape measure to confirm the clearance.
Flue liners are are subject to cracking inside masonry chimneys, or buckling and corrosion in the case of metal chimneys. It is difficult to inspect a chimney liner unless it has just been cleaned.
If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a woodstove inspection please call 928-525-1717 and follow the voice prompts to talk to the on-duty crews.
