In the past, many homes were built with a chimney that allowed the house to be heated with a fireplace or a wood stove. However, there are many homes today that no longer use that method of heat to stay warm in the winter. This means that the old chimneys on these houses are sitting unused. MCM Hauling is here to talk about why you should consider removing that old chimney from your home and how your home can benefit from having it removed.
Is it Worth Removing a Chimney?
When it comes to removing an old chimney from your home, you will see several reasons why it is the best choice.
– Lost Heat Through the Flue: When you have a chimney that is not being used, it is like having a window opened in your home. Even if you think you have sealed it, there is still air escaping in the masonry of an old chimney flue. Not only are you losing heat through the flue, but you are also losing heat because of conduction through the thermal mass of the chimney stack. All of that heat is simply wasted because the chimney is located on the outside of your house.
– Reclaim Wasted Space: Even small chimneys are taking up valuable space in your home. When you have a large chimney, you can claim back a decent portion of the square footage in your house. If you are short on space, this can be a great solutions to your problem.
– Leaking Roof: One of the most common causes of a leaking roof is an old chimney. The risk of the chimney causing a leak with only increase as the chimney gets older, and the repairs can be extensive as well as expensive.
– Chimney Stack Damage: It shouldn’t come as a surprise that old chimneys can sustain damage as they are exposed to the elements on the outside of your house. When these old chimneys sustain damage, it can lead to other damage throughout your home aside from roof leaks.
– Ordinances & Certificates: Chimneys are a source of pollution and emissions. So, it isn’t uncommon for cities to exclude them from their building codes. If you are looking for home certification like LEED, you won’t get it with an old chimney in your home.
Should an Unused Chimney Be Sealed or Replaced?
While you do have the option to simply seal an old chimney and move on, it will still take up valuable square footage in your home and cause your home to be less efficient. It is always going to be a better idea to have the chimney removed completely instead.
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If you have an old chimney that needs to be removed, you can count on the pros at MCM Hauling to take care of it for you. We will not only demo it, but we will get rid of the debris it leaves behind as well. Call us today!
