Industrial Smokestack Chimney FAQs

Some chimneys can get to 2000 or more. This all depends what purpose the chimney serves. Some chimneys are made to exhaust gases from the proses of incinerating materials. If you see flames coming from a chimney it’s most likely a flare.

Radial chimney brick is no longer being manufactured on a high scale. Continental Chimney is currently the only manufacture of radial brick.

Flares are structors built to burn off gases after to process of making certain materials. For example, you may see flares at some landfills burning off methane that is being produced by the landfill.

Chimney are often in motion as they sway in the wind. On some windy days you maybe even notice one rocking back and forth. This is normal however over time cracks can form and need repair. Especially before ice can form in these crack and accelerate the process

Yes, over time from either foundation issues or other issues a lean can form in your industrial smokestack. It often recommends to lower the height of the stack to remove the lean in for example the top 10 foot is leaning then 10 foot can be removed. If the intire structure is leaning demolition may be necessary.

Fly ash is the byproduct of burned oil, fly ash can build up in the bottom of a chimney. If left in the bottom of a stack it can chemical damage the brick or hold water from rain. This water can turn the base of a stack brittle. This is why fly ash should be removed often before it builds up.

Published January 2023