inspectorwill Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 What would cause this soot covered cap? Click to Enlarge 67.36 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 What is the chimney connected to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Incomplete combustion (soot / creosote) of whatever they were burning built up on the spark arrestor. The soot probably either fell or was washed down by rain. I'd be recommending a level 2 inspection for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspectorwill Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 The chimneys are connected to wood burning fireplaces with gas log lighters. My initial feeling was what Brandon mentioned regarding rain washing the soot back onto the cap from the spark arrestors. We had rain last week. Thanks for input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcram Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Incomplete combustion (soot / creosote) of whatever they were burning built up on the spark arrestor. The soot probably either fell or was washed down by rain. I'd be recommending a level 2 inspection for sure. I agree, there are lots of issues with these systems and a level 2 is absolutley necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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