When you clean out the grate do you find debris with the ash?

This could be:

• lumps of mortar
• sandy stuff
• bits of brick or stone
• tar and soot

Debris coming down the chimney indicates a decay in the structure which may or may not be dangerous. It is normally associated with old age, but may also occur following a severe storm.

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Cleaning out the grate.

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