Maintaining a chimney can be expensive and thus financially stressful especially when its problems are not addressed in time. A chimney is an integral part of a house so it must be taken care of in a proper way.
The most frequently observed chimney problem is probably the creosote build-up on the inside part of the chimney walls. It is an odorous sticky content which is formed when gases originating from wood are combined and subsequently cooled inside a chimney. If this is not taken care of in time, it may be a reason for severe chimney problems that include corrosion of chimney walls, unpleasant smells and also chimney fire.
Out-dated or poor construction may lead to various other problems as well. Unlined and oversized chimneys most frequently have cooler temperature. Consequently, they have poor drafts. This also means that, while the gases get cooler, they are condensed and get trapped in chimney structure instead of getting out of chimney and traveling to the atmosphere. The water vapor build up may also lead to chimney corrosion. There can be corrosive for the interiors of the house as well. This happens when the vapor gets into the indoor atmosphere. The gases can get accumulated and move back to the rooms, which causes severe health issues among the residents of the house.
Construction issues can be solved by using an up-to-date chimney liner whereas there can be instances when the purchase of a new chimney might be the best option.