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Read an old chimney fire report that made me rethink creosote buildup
It was from a house in Burlington, Vermont, and the fire investigator noted the chimney had only a quarter inch of glaze... but it ignited because the flue temp hit over 2000 degrees from a long, hot burn. I always thought it took thicker buildup to be that dangerous. Anyone else come across a case like that?
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the_wyatt1mo ago
Guess it's not the size that matters. A hot enough fire will light up anything. So much for my old rule of thumb.
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mila5261mo ago
Ever try using a blowtorch on a stubborn pile of wet leaves?
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