Why are cracked flue tiles harmful?
Damaged chimneys can be a potential disaster for you and your family, though you might have not have thought of them as such. If any carbon monoxide leaks through any cracks in your chimney’s flue lining, that carbon monoxide can then easily enter your home. Even very small amounts of carbon monoxide can cause severe health problems for you and your family. Another major risk is the chance of chimney fires, which can cause great damage to your home. If there are cracks in your flue tile and in the mortar that surrounds the bricks, flames can easily escape through them and set the house on fire. Chimney fires can be more than 2000 degrees in temperature, which is enough to bring the structure of your chimney down in a matter of moments. You can imagine how much damage that kind of fire can cause in your home.
