In need of an Alignment?
Here we have a flue liner that is misaligned. This can allow flue gasses to escape into the chimney. This particular flue was serving a gas water heater.
Often the easiest correction is to have a new metal liner installed. Regular inspection of chimneys should be performed especially on wood fireplaces and stoves.
Here is a couple of links to information on clay flues and chimneys
https://www.concreteconstruction.net/_view-object?id=00000154-256e-db06-a1fe-776ebeee0000
https://www.brockwhite.com/userfiles/documents/info/1_0400925-smoke-chamber_info.pdf
http://buildersmaterials.com/downloads/Superior%20Clay%20catalog.pdf
If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know.
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