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I recently bought rods and a brush to sweep my flexible liner from the bottom. After my first burning season I paid a professional, this was my first time doing it. I got about 6 shovels of black shiny creosote out of the liner. Not sure it that is normal? I burned 2-3 cords of 2year seasoned oak. I couldn't get the cap cleaned with the rods/brush from the bottom up. I had to borrow a 32' and get to the chimney cap. I found it more than 90% clogged. Took a quick pic up there after I scrapped enough off to show you the screening of the cap. I was shocked at the accumulation. Anyone else see this after one season? Should I remove the screen altogether? Thanks