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Transite Chimney Liner

DateWednesday, August 22, 2012 at 4:33PM

 

Here is a collapsed transite chimney liner found during the inspection of a 50's home.

Transite liners are susceptible to deterioration from moisture.

This liner was reduced in size by almost 50% and was causing some back drafting when the furnace and water heater were operating at the same time. This had the potential to be an extreme hazard.

Also interesting was the fact that a new furnace had just been installed by a licensed HVAC contractor and inspected by the city inspector. Apparently neither of them bothered to check the exhaust end of the system.

 

 

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    Response: ElectriceWarehouse
    by s at chimney on August 1, 2016
    very interesting the chimney is made by a licensed HVAC contractor and inspected by the city inspector and still not working well.Cornerstone Inspections's team observer Lt keenly and find the actual problem and then repaired.so the readers must consult.Cornerstone Inspections's team if they face any problem in heating system they are ...

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