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Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Thu. Dec. 08, 2016 4:33 pm
by xandrew245x
I was there when they did the inspection and watched the camera monitor and there is only a few cracks no missing pieces, I looked up in today ad well and there is no missing pieces as far up as I can see.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Thu. Dec. 08, 2016 4:42 pm
by freetown fred
+1
coaledsweat wrote:A hairline crack is nothing. When the tiles open up or pieces start falling out you have a problem.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Thu. Dec. 08, 2016 8:55 pm
by xandrew245x
That helps ease my mind then, I think i'm going to go for it.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Fri. Dec. 09, 2016 8:38 am
by corey
Let us know how it works out should not be a problem.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 12:38 pm
by xandrew245x
I removed my block off plate from below and looked up in and really got a good look at everything. I actually can not see any cracks in the liner its self, and it is most definitely not missing any pieces. The part I am more concerned about is the smoke shelf and smoke chamber itself before it goes into the flue. This is made out of brick, and looks like it has been filled in and repair over time with cement. All the bricks are in place and as far as I can tell the mortar is still in there. The whole fireplace is encased in brick on the outside as well. Should I be concerned about this? I'll try to get a picture.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 12:43 pm
by freetown fred
Quit over thinkin it & do a test run for a couple days!! ;)

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 12:46 pm
by Rob R.
Sounds like it is in better shape than most. Get some dry firewood, start it slow to give the masonry time to warm up, and enjoy.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 12:48 pm
by xandrew245x
This is what the sides look like at the smoke chamber.
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Just so we're all on the same page, I'm talking about burning wood. The last thing I want is a Chimney fire or something else.

Also want to mention I never noticed how big this flue was its 12x12!

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 12:56 pm
by windyhill4.2
If I was you,i would wash that chimney,scrub every square inch till those bricks & the flue shine like new,maybe even find a hi-temp wax to cover it all.That should cover you for using the fireplace on Christmas :roll: :) toothy :rofl:

Sorry,i just could not resist !! ;)

Just go ahead & use that fine looking fireplace/chimney !!~!!!!!

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 12:58 pm
by xandrew245x
Haha I'm just so paranoid every since they told me to absolutely not use it. I can't see any problems with it and I very distinctly remember them saying the only issues were some cracks.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Mon. Dec. 12, 2016 7:48 am
by xandrew245x
I burned in it over the weekend and it was really nice. I wouldn't actually mind using it everyday, it made the living room really nice.

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Mon. Dec. 12, 2016 9:10 am
by coaledsweat
xandrew245x wrote:Haha I'm just so paranoid every since they told me to absolutely not use it. I can't see any problems with it and I very distinctly remember them saying the only issues were some cracks.
I would tell you not to use it too if I stood to profit $1500 from it. :lol:

Re: Fireplace With Cracked Liner

Posted: Mon. Dec. 12, 2016 10:03 am
by xandrew245x
Very very true coaledsweat.