Fun Facts About Chimneys!

You may know a lot--or a little--about chimneys, but there is always more to learn. We spoke to Winthrop ME chimney service professionals who filled us in on some fun, little-known facts about our chimneys. Here are a few of the best ones:

- The reason the smoke from your fireplace goes up into the chimney instead of inside your home is because of the nature of heat: it rises. While doing this, it creates an updraft and takes all of the smoke with it.
- Chimney fires have the potential to reach 2,000 degrees Farenheit.
- Chimneys did not become common in homes until the 16th century. However, they were first introduced in northern Europe in the 12th century.
- The world's tallest chimney is located in Kazakhstan, and stands at 1,377 feet.
- Hard woods, like hickory or white oak, burn for the longest amount of time.

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