Issues Humidity Brings to Your Chimney
It’s summertime and with the warmer weather, backyard cookouts, and family vacations comes rain and humid weather. It’s that last part, the humid weather, that you should be concerned about. Humidity from the weather, or elsewhere, can wreak havoc on your chimney. Here are a few of the issues humidity brings to your chimney.
Mold and Mildew Caused by Humidity in Your Chimney
Summer brings an increased amount of rain and with it, the ideal conditions for mold and mildew to flourish. If you have smelled a dank or musty odor emanating from your fireplace, it’s probably mold and mildew growth. Summer weather creates a perfect atmosphere for unchecked mold and mildew growth.
Summer is not the only culprit when it comes to humidity. All it takes is a minor leak in your chimney to cause major problems. Even a small leak can let enough moisture in for mold and mildew to thrive. If left alone, mold and mildew impact family members with respiratory ailments such as asthma and allergies and worsen their conditions.
A Damaged Chimney Crown and Humidity
On the very top of your chimney is a concrete slab known as a chimney crown. Its purpose is to force water away from your chimney’s flue and guard against damage to your chimney. Periodically, the chimney crown will sustain damage and let water run to the brick underneath. When significant amounts of humidity are taken in by the bricks they will start to crumble and ultimately your chimney will fall over.
A Missing Chimney Cap and Humidity
Your chimney cap plays a crucial role in protecting your chimney from humidity. It covers the flue to prevent rain and hail from getting into your chimney’s flue. If your chimney doesn’t have a cap, humidity will accrue inside your chimney. That phenomenon will extend to your fireplace and can cause a saturated firebox. If you don’t have a chimney cap, or the one you have is damaged, installing a chimney cap can be a great guard against humidity and dampness.
Only Use a Qualified Chimney Sweep Service to Deal With Chimney Humidity
You should never attempt to clear mold or fix damage to your chimney on your own. Our chimney sweeps possess the right equipment have extensive training and know how to fix damage in your chimney caused by humidity. We will inspect your chimney locate the origin of the issue and quickly deal with it. You don’t have the requisite skills and experience to remove mold or fix damage and will end up making the situation worse.
Trust Chimney Sweeps, Inc. to Fix Humidity Issues with Your Chimney
Is there a moldy smell coming from your chimney? Is water standing in your firebox? Don’t try to repair the damage yourself. Contact us right away to deal with the problem. A member of our team will gladly discuss how we can rid your chimney of humidity and guarantee there is no other damage. Don’t delay until the humidity in your chimney leads to expensive repairs; get in touch today.
