Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Musty smell when it rains
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shw104
10-15-05, 07:38 PM
Moved into a new house a couple months ago. We have an existing wood burner connected to a standard brick chimney. The house is approx. 18 years old.
When it rains, we've been getting a musty, burnt wood smell from the chimney. There is a small cricket on the chimney but i've noticed it is a bit smaller than my neighbors. I'm guessing water is getting into the chimney when it rains, producing the smell.
I'm going to have the chimney cleaned. is there anything else I can do to get rid of this smell? Is this normal for a wood burner?
Thanks!!
Scott
When it rains, we've been getting a musty, burnt wood smell from the chimney. There is a small cricket on the chimney but i've noticed it is a bit smaller than my neighbors. I'm guessing water is getting into the chimney when it rains, producing the smell.
I'm going to have the chimney cleaned. is there anything else I can do to get rid of this smell? Is this normal for a wood burner?
Thanks!!
Scott