Chimney & Fireplaces/leaking thimble

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Expert: - 12/24/2008


Question

thimble leakage
What is wrong when black water & sap leaks down the wall from around the thimble/stove pipe? It has always been a problem but we just had the chimney replaced this summer and I was hoping the problem would be solved. Since it is still leaking it leads me to believe something is wrong with the thimble installation.  Please help???

Answer
Hello Diane, this is for a wood stove? what this installed correctly? the smoke pipe should face the pipe before it (running the "sap" back to the stove) also do you have a cap on top? when was the last time the flue was cleaned?


I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have.
James

James Ball

Expertise

I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more

Experience

over 22 years

Organizations
Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild

Education/Credentials
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified

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