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Rant: People forget to account for creosote glaze on new inserts
I keep seeing posts and jobs where someone installed a new EPA-certified wood insert without checking the flue condition first. That smooth glazed creosote buildup is a different beast from the old stuff. Last winter I had to drive 45 miles to a job in Bend because a homeowner tried burning for a week and the draft totally died. Cleaned it myself and found a half inch of that shiny hard coating. You have to use a rotary chain setup, not just a brush. Anyone else running into this issue a lot lately?
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the_drew3d ago
Bet you found out real quick that shiny stuff fights back harder than your ex's lawyer.
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mary_kelly3d ago
Honestly I used to think a good brush and elbow grease was enough for any buildup. But after dealing with that glassy creosote on a brand new insert last month I totally changed my mind. That rotary chain setup is the only way to crack through it, right?
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