Chimney

Fireplaces

Here on the south shore of New Orleans many homes do have a fireplace. While viewing homes for sale in Metairie and Kenner LA to today my client ask a few questions on Fireplaces. My question is how often will you  use it. When purchasing a property with a fireplace there are some thoughts the buyer need to consider. The main issue I have is how tall is the chimney. My answer is always as tall as possible. The reason tall is best is due to the smoke going back into the house. The next issue is the damper. The damper should be close when the fireplace is not in use. On my personal home we have a fan to blow the hot air out. We have never use the fireplace just so you know.

In my opinion a Fireplace has no use in rental property. The fireplace is a source for trouble and maintenance. If you have any questions on buying or selling property with fireplaces please feel free to contact me.