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When adding a chimney to your home, the company you choose must understand the functional intricacies of a chimney system. Unfortunately, several contractors think that a firebox with a flue attached is all you need to achieve a functioning fireplace. However, in reality, there are several codes to adhere to when it comes to the planning and construction of a chimney.
That’s why Ellicott Chimney Cleaning is here to help you. Our certified chimney experts know just what you need out of your system. We will also help you design and construct your chimney system to fit your unique specifications.
We proudly serve all properties throughout Ellicott City, Maryland, Benson, Maryland, Woodstock, Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, West Friendship, Maryland, and surrounding cities.
The Components of a Good Chimney Construction
If you want your fireplace and chimney to function properly, proper airflow should be achieved so that smoke and toxic gases produced during combustion will be vented up your chimney and out of your home, instead of back into your living room. When this balance is not achieved, you could find yourself in a smoky room, or your entire home could be filled up with dangerous carbon monoxide.
When constructing a chimney, below are the key components that must be built and installed correctly for your chimney to properly vent:
Firebox
The firebox is the area where you build your fire. This part needs to have the correct size for the fireplace opening and the attached flue. When your firebox is too large or too small for the hearth opening or the flue, you’ll encounter several issues from inefficiency to improper draft and smoke wafting.
Smoke Chamber
The smoke chamber is the part that sits directly above the firebox and is one of the hardest areas to access. This is directly responsible for the airflow in your chimney. The smoke chamber should be parged smooth and designed to specific dimensions to achieve the airflow necessary to build and burn a fire safely.
Flue
The flue is the pathway inside of your chimney structure. It is responsible for channeling the smoke and gases up and out of the home. The flue should be lined with a proper chimney liner to help prevent damage to the masonry structure of your chimney and to keep heat and gases contained.
Masonry
This is the part of your chimney flue that extends above your roofline. It gives your chimney flue the traditional look that most people associate with them. The masonry should be properly protected against water by the use of masonry-specific sealants and a properly constructed and installed chimney crown, flashing, and cap.
What are the Benefits of Having a Fireplace in Your Home?
Fireplaces are favorite amenities that most homebuyers consider a plus when searching for a new home. They add an extra touch of architectural vitality to the home, inside and out.
There are several benefits to having a fireplace in your home. Below are some of them.
Cozy Fires
No other type of heating appliance offers the same kind of cozy warmth that you can only get from a fire. Whether you have an open hearth, a fireplace insert, a wood stove, or a pellet stove, you can watch the fire dancing as the outside cold melts away.
A fireplace offers a cheerful place to gather with your loved ones, to pull up in a favorite chair and read a good book, and enjoy countless other favorite indoor activities.
Provides a Romantic Setting
Sitting in front of a fire with the person you love, perhaps drinking wine, can be very romantic. Only a few features in the home offer an instant potentially dreamy escape, like a fireplace. Parents who have trouble finding a babysitter can enjoy a romantic fireside atmosphere, without the need to go anywhere.
Warmth when the Electricity is Out
When the winter storms hit, electricity is often knocked out. When you have a fireplace, you can still keep warm and have plenty of light. People without fireplaces are cold and waiting for the utility company to restore power.
Fire for Cooking
When you have a wood-burning stove, you have the added benefit of being able to cook on it. You can save money on your utility bill by heating your soup or coffee on the stove since the fire warms your home.
Whenever the electricity is out for any reason, meals won’t be a problem, since you can still cook. Even with an open-hearth fireplace, you can roast marshmallows and hotdogs on sticks.
Eco-Friendly Heating
Today’s wood-burning appliances are efficient. They produce plenty of heat to warm your home, which means using less of the fossil-fueled energy supply. Some of the latest models even make it possible to distribute the heat from the appliance throughout the home using existing ductwork.
Furthermore, when you burn wood, you are using a source that has zero carbon footprint. Wood is a sustainable energy source, unlike fossil fuels.
Saves on Energy Costs
As electricity costs continue to rise, fireplaces are becoming a popular heating alternative. It costs less to purchase firewood for your efficient wood-burning appliance than to heat your home using utilities that depend on fossil fuels.
Energy Independence
Fireplaces provide an opportunity to be less dependent on utility companies. You can be responsible for your own fuel source, including how much you pay, due to various options as far as where and how to obtain firewood. When you own a lot of heavily wooded property, you may even have an endless supply of free firewood.
Ellicott Chimney Cleaning’s Chimney Build Services
A chimney is an integral feature of most houses. That’s why you should only trust professionals to handle your chimney construction. The certified technicians at Ellicott Chimney Cleaning have the knowledge and experience to provide the best chimney system for your needs.
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