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Windward Chimney Works
Chimney guides
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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How often should a chimney be cleaned and inspected?A plain-language answer on how often to clean and inspect a chimney, based on the NFPA 211 standard.
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Signs your chimney needs repairEight warning signs that a chimney needs repair, from crumbling mortar to water stains.
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What are chimney inspection levels 1, 2 and 3?Chimney inspection levels explained in plain words: what Level 1, 2 and 3 mean and when you need each.
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