{"id":118,"date":"2018-05-12T17:52:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-13T00:52:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-01-21T11:44:45","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T19:44:45","slug":"chimney-restoration-more-than-masonry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/chimney-restoration-more-than-masonry\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimney Restoration: More than Masonry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">When we think of restoring a chimney, we tend to think of masonry work and little else. However, a chimney contains a number of components all of which must be in good order for a wood stove, fireplace, or furnace to work properly and safely. Here are some of the major non-masonry components that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/\">Fiddler on the Roof Chimney Service<\/a>can restore, replace or install:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;\">Ceramic Flue Sealant: When a      flue liner cracks, smoke and dangerous gases, like carbon monoxide, can      leak out. There are a number of ways to handle this, including using metal      flue liners. Another approach is applying flue sealant. This ceramic      sealant is fully approved and does not affect the performance of the      chimney. It fills in cracks and any missing masonry, leaving your flue in      like-new condition.<\/li>\n<li style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;\">Damper Installation: Without      a damper (or with a faulty one) a lot of air\u2014hot during cold weather and      cold during the hot months\u2014is lost via the chimney. A damper blocks air      from escaping but also allows the products of combustion to exit the      chimney. Dampers come in different styles, including those that fit inside      the flue cap and are adjusted with a spring-loaded pull chain inside the      firebox. Another option is installing a blade damper in the throat of the      chimney.<\/li>\n<li style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;\">Log Lighter: This is a device      that supplies gas via a pipe to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/chimney-services\/fireplace-installation-accessories.php\">fireplace<\/a>.      It makes lighting a fire easy by providing a readily-ignited fuel source.      If you don\u2019t have a log lighter and would like one, you will need to have      a gas line (natural gas or propane) installed to accommodate it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;\">Fireback: A fireback is      simply a piece of metal, usually cast iron, that is fit to size against      the back of a fireplace. It protects the construction materials at the      back of the fireplace and also absorbs heat that would otherwise be lost      up the chimney. This heat is then radiated back into the room, increasing      the efficiency of your fireplace.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/contact.php\">Contact us<\/a> to discuss options for chimney restoration services. Our experienced staff of professionals is happy to help you select the best choice for your chimney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think of restoring a chimney, we tend to think of masonry work and little else. However, a chimney contains a number of components all of which must be in good order for a wood stove, fireplace, or furnace to work properly and safely. Here are some of the major non-masonry components that Fiddler&#8230;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/chimney-restoration-more-than-masonry\/\" class=\"more-link\" title=\"Read Chimney Restoration: More than Masonry\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[43],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199,"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118\/revisions\/199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afiddlerontheroof.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}