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		<title>Chimney Liner vs Chimney Pipe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to the inside of your chimney, things can get a little confusing. Terms that seem to mean the same thing or that look very similar have caused people to ask me many questions over my years in the chimney business. The term &#8220;chimney liner&#8221; is extremely vague. Loosely defined, a chimney liner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creosote Removal Products Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Creosote is a major issue for any household or commercial wood burning fireplace. Creosote seeps into mortar joints and small cracks in the flue system as it turns from a gas to a liquid to a solid and corrodes away the inside of your flue. During very humid times of the year, creosote in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://askthechimneysweep.com/2010/07/creosote-removal-products-guide/</link>
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		<title>Chimney Flashing Repair- How to Fix Chimney Flashing Leaks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here at my chimney repair and sweeping company, we treat every water problem as a process of elimination. Even the most trained chimney veterans may have difficulty pinpointing exactly where damaging water is entering your home. A chimney or roofing professional will often perform a water test which you can actually perform yourself. Starting at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://askthechimneysweep.com/2010/07/chimney-flashing-repair-how-to-fix-chimney-flashing-leaks/</link>
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		<title>Chimney Flue Cap Reviews</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chimney professionals all over the country recommend that any chimney flue be capped. Caps are extremely useful in that they protect the flue system from rain that falls straight down. Although this is rare, rain falling with no wind, that water that falls straight down into the flue system will greatly increase creosote production. Chimney [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chimney Liner Installation Cost</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Customers continually are shocked at the cost of relining a chimney. Chimney liner cost can be surprising. There are a variety of factors that play into how much a chimney reline with installation costs, including your area of the country, but on average the cost to have your chimney professionally relined runs anywhere from $2,500 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fireplace Dampers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is a damper? Customers often call in saying that their “flue” is broken or needs to be repaired because it won&#8217;t work properly. The flue is actually what lines the chimney, whether that be clay tiles or a stainless steel liner. The damper, however, opens and closes manually to either keep the warm air [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://askthechimneysweep.com/2010/07/fireplace-dampers/</link>
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		<title>Stainless Steel Chimney Liners vs. Aluminum Chimney Liner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to relining your chimney, all of the options can be overwhelming. There are so many choices out there, from the type of metal flue liner you choose to the thickness and rigidity of the pipe. It is difficult to decide exactly what option is best for you. On the market today are kits, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://askthechimneysweep.com/2010/07/stainless-steel-chimney-liners-vs-aluminum-chimney-liner/</link>
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		<title>Firebacks Increase Fireplace Efficiency with Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to burning a fire, there are many steps you can take to make it burn as efficiently as possible to get the most heat for your dollar. Burning the right wood and having a chimney constructed such that it draws properly are two ways to ensure efficiency. One step you can take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://askthechimneysweep.com/2010/07/firebacks-increase-fireplace-efficiency-with-style/</link>
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		<title>Chimney Draft Problems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When a chimney is having drafting problems there are many issues that can arise. Similarly, there are many reasons that a drafting problem may occur. A chimney that is improperly sized can cause a drafting problem to occur. Also, a chimney that is too close to nearby trees or other tall buildings can also develop [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://askthechimneysweep.com/2010/07/chimney-draft-problems/</link>
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		<title>Chimney Crown Repair</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chimney crowns are a very important part of the chimney. Due to their location high above the roofline where there is very little protection from the elements, chimney crowns often need repaired. Chimney crown repair cost varies from state to state and depends on the size of the crown and how easily a chimney professional [...]]]></description>
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