Watch out for creosote logs from that gas station in Billings

I ran a cleaning at a house last Tuesday where the homeowner had been using those cheap logs from the Speedy Stop on 3rd Street. The buildup was rock hard and took me two extra hours to scrape off. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of residue from discount creosote logs?

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kelly.keith13d ago

Those cheap logs aren't just hard to clean, they actually change how your flue works long term. The extra sticky creosote from discount logs traps moisture against the clay liner and makes it crack faster in freeze thaw cycles. Chimney pros rarely talk about that because it's a slow damage problem not an immediate fire risk one. Have you noticed any strange smells or dampness coming from your fireplace even when you haven't burned in a few days?

walker.robert13d ago

Did you try switching to a stainless steel liner? That fixed my damp issues completely.