SMOKE CHAMBER

The smoke chamber refers to the area directly above the throat damper and below the flue. It is shaped like an inverted funnel and is designed to encourage smoke and gases to exit through the chimney as opposed to settling in the firebox or entering the home. When a smoke chamber is constructed of bricks with holes in them, or if it is not smooth, it will not be conducive to quick air travel and can lead to smoke problems, excessive creosote buildup, and fire hazards.

Parging refers to the process of smoothing and sealing the masonry

surface of the smoke chamber to make it more conducive to air flow and less conducive to heat transfer. When a Chimney Needs USA Inc

technician parges your smoke chamber, he will apply a refractory mortar either by hand, trowel, or by spraying. All gaps or holes will be completely filled and the result will be a smooth smoke chamber surface.

You typically won’t know if your smoke chamber needs parging that’s

why annual inspection is so important. A professional chimney sweep will be able to identify a smoke chamber in need of parging before it becomes a fire hazard.

To find out if your smoke chamber is working efficiently and safely,

contact Chimney Needs USA Inc at 914-373- 0434. We will be happy to

take a look at the condition of your smoke chamber and parge the surface, if necessary. Plus, when you have your smoke chamber parged smooth by a Chimney Needs USA Inc technician, the service comes with a lifetime guarantee! 

Contact us today!

You typically won’t know if your smoke chamber needs parging – that’s why annual inspection is so important. A professional chimney sweep will be able to identify a smoke chamber in need of parging before it becomes a fire hazard.

To find out if your smoke chamber is working efficiently and safely, contact Chimney Needs USA Inc at 914-373- 0434. We will be happy to take a look at the condition of your smoke chamber and parge the surface, if necessary. Plus, when you have your smoke chamber parged smooth by a Chimney Needs USA Inc technician, the service comes with a lifetime guarantee! Contact us today!