If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, it’s essential to understand the dangers of creosote buildup. Creosote is a combustible byproduct that accumulates in chimney flues with each use. Over time, the accrual of this dark, tar-like substance poses… Read More
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Preventing Creosote Buildup in Your Chimney
The nights are getting cooler, and for many, that means it is finally fireplace season. There is nothing quite like building a beautiful, warm fire in your home’s fireplace and warming up next to it on a cold fall or… Read More
How to Minimize Creosote Buildup in Your Chimney
Creosote is the substance that is leftover in the chimney when a fire is lit, though some fires result in more creosote buildup than others. But, it is an unavoidable part of using a fireplace. Creosote is a black, sooty,… Read More
Is Your Firewood Properly Seasoned?
By now, you should know that adequately seasoned firewood burns better. You’re going to have a much easier time lighting that fire if the wood has been nicely dried out. But it’s more important than that. You should think twice… Read More
Signs You Need Chimney Sweeping
You’ve probably heard that you need chimney sweeping once per year. This is a great rule of thumb, but it’s not true for everyone. Everyone’s fireplace usage is different. Some people light far more fires than others. Some use firewood… Read More
How to Reduce Creosote Build-Up In Your Chimney
By now, you should be well-acquainted with the dangers of creosote. When this substance builds up on the walls of your chimney, it can be exceptionally flammable. In fact, creosote build-up is the leading cause of chimney fires. But what… Read More
3 Ways That Negligence Hurts Your Chimney
Today we’ll be sharing three ways that negligence hurts your chimney. There is a reason why we stress that each year, homeowners should have their chimneys professionally inspected and swept. The worst-case scenario is a chimney fire happening, and we… Read More
Two Types of Chimney Fires Exist
All chimney fires are not the same. Professional categorize chimney fires into two classes of fires, based on their core differences. The difference between the two is the way that the fire burns. Today we’ll go into detail about the… Read More
Top Signs That You Need a Chimney Sweep
Regardless of how much you use your chimney, we suggest that you get a chimney sweep at least once a year. A chimney sweep helps with deposit buildups. Having a fireplace means that you should have the chimney and firebox… Read More