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    Nov 29, 2011, 12:45 PM
    Why is my chimney getting wet outside
    My chimney outside in the carport just started to get wet spots and not to sure why I have been using my wood stove and then it was nice out so never used it for about 3 days and then the wet spot showed up what would be causing this . Can any one let me know what is causing this
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    Nov 29, 2011, 12:52 PM
    My chimney i.e. wet out side in the carport
    I have been using my wood stove downstairs and it was nice out so I did not use it foe a few days and on morrining after I used my wood stove I had wet spots out side on my chimney I was wandering if anyone knows how to fix it and what made it go wet
    Thank you cathy
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    Nov 29, 2011, 03:06 PM
    Unless your bricks were sealed that wet spot is moisture from within the bricks coming out from the heat. Do you know if the bricks were ever sealed
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    Nov 30, 2011, 03:32 PM
    The house is 45-50 year old and there have been a fire place there and years ago my dad but in a wood burner so I believe that they are sealed
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    Dec 2, 2011, 12:57 PM
    Hi Cathy,

    You definitely have a moisture issue. The solution however may not be as described in a prior answer. Sealing of the masonry is a good idea but I doubt that is your source of moisture... in fact sealing vertically placed masonry (as like a chimney) can actually prevent moisture from escaping.

    I would first take a look at the top of your chimney. Is their a chimney cap? If so is it metal or concrete/mortar? If it is not sheet metal and composed of a cement-based product this would be a point for water entry/penetration. If it is a concrete top then seal this top after making all needed masonry repairs. Also consider installing a metal flashing top fabricated and installed.

    Hope this helps.

    Marc
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