You may need an inspection (WETT inspection) for insurances purposes, such as if you are buying or selling a home. A full system inspection and inspection form is completed, ensuring the wood stove heating system meets all manufacturer and fire code requirements.
Contact us if you require a professional certified WETT inspection.
We professionally install factory built chimneys, wood stoves, fireplace inserts, and pellet stoves. We can install any certified chimney and always work closely with local suppliers for optimal sourcing to fill your needs and interests. We complete on-site building of clearance reducing shields using sheet metal or concrete board and tile.
Contact us to discuss your woodstove and/or chimney installation needs with a WETT certified Installer.
Chimney maintenance is a key aspect of an efficient, well burning wood heating system. All chimneys should be visually inspected once per year, and usually require annual sweeping. A chimney sweep involves clearing the chimney of all deposits, and depending on the system, sweeping the stove pipe, clearing out the fire box, emptying the base, and inspecting and vacuuming all components.
Kootenay Wood Energy also has the specialized tools and training for chimney deglazing – the removal of creosote build-up in clay-lined chimneys.
Contact us to arrange a chimney sweep by a WETT certified Wood Energy Technician.
Ever had a chimney fire? Hot and/or multiple chimney fires can cause serious liner damage and cracking. If big cracks develop or pieces are missing, then flue gases will further diminish the chimney shell, possibly leading to the need for a whole new chimney. If you have had a chimney fire, best to have your chimney professionally inspected. Depending on the chimney, relining usually involves breaking out the old clay tile liner and installing a stainless steel liner, which greatly improves and protects the system.
Contact us to discuss your chimney needs with a WETT Certified professional.
We can repair most chimneys. Often our work involves applying a parge coat to recover and refine the outside of a cracked chimney. We also rebuild chimneys above the roof-line where weathering has caused deterioration. Installing a concrete chimney cap or crown is also common as chimneys weaken much faster without a crown.
Contact us to discuss your chimney repair needs with a WETT Certified Wood Energy Technician.
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