Hi
My partner and I have different opinions. Need some advice. We installed a new floor 2 weeks ago and the man lifted our stove. Now 2 weeks later, it's leaking! I was skeptical about this and wanted someone to help us. Now it's dried out, but I feel unsure if we can use the stove after lifting it. Don't you need to test it again? Can you really use it then?
My partner and I have different opinions. Need some advice. We installed a new floor 2 weeks ago and the man lifted our stove. Now 2 weeks later, it's leaking! I was skeptical about this and wanted someone to help us. Now it's dried out, but I feel unsure if we can use the stove after lifting it. Don't you need to test it again? Can you really use it then?
No one knows? Can you use the stove or does it need pressure testing? When he lifted the stove, the seal probably came loose on the chimney and it leaked in. But can it affect smoke and burning?
There are two points to consider, it seems.
1) Review where it is leaking so that rain is getting in. It depends on the type of chimney and what the roof installation looks like. One wouldn't want it to continue raining in.
2) If the chimney itself has split in some way and is leaking, it's good to find out where. Maybe the local chimney sweep can help by doing an extra sweeping and inspection for safety's sake.
1) Review where it is leaking so that rain is getting in. It depends on the type of chimney and what the roof installation looks like. One wouldn't want it to continue raining in.
2) If the chimney itself has split in some way and is leaking, it's good to find out where. Maybe the local chimney sweep can help by doing an extra sweeping and inspection for safety's sake.
We had the insurance company here and they saw that it was raining in at the chimney. He has sealed it and a cap will be put over. It's done, but I'm not sure if we dare to light a fire? My partner says he hasn't done anything with the actual pipe, but I'm worried that smoke or something similar will come in. We have small children. Will we notice if something is wrong, or should we have it inspected?
If the insurance company has been there and inspected and approved, I would feel more secure. At the same time, one should never burn unattended. So it sounds like it should be fine to start a fire in the stove. But always good to keep an extra watchful eye the first time burning on the chimney as a whole.
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