Although it may seem that the bricks on your chimney are rusting, they are not. Instead, rust on a chimney comes from the oxidation of its metal parts. Chimney caps, flashing, flue liners, and other ...

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Rust on a chimney comes from its metal components, not from the bricks. Metal parts like the cap and flashing rust with moisture, staining the brick. To prevent chimney rust, clean the brick, maintain ...