by Renee Brigman | Jun 19, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
One of the leading causes of chimney fires, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), creosote build-up is a dangerous fact of life when you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Removing creosote deposits from your chimney walls is a big part of...
by Renee Brigman | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Chimney fires are more likely to occur if there’s not enough protection from the scorching heat. It is important to have a chimney liner to increase energy efficiency and to promote safety.
by Renee Brigman | Apr 23, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace maintenance
Keeping your chimney clean isn’t one of those domestic tasks that screams for attention. However, it is critical to have at least one inspection every year and to have a chimney swept if the inspection shows that it needs to be cleaned. To schedule an appointment for...
by Renee Brigman | Mar 1, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace maintenance
Why Are There Different Levels of Chimney Inspection? The first time you schedule a chimney inspection, the terminology we use might take you off guard. If you’re not a chimney technician or a longtime fireplace/stove user, hearing “Level 2 chimney...
by Renee Brigman | Jan 17, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
If you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected in the last 12 months, don’t worry – just schedule right away. Here is some basic information about common problems, levels of inspection, choosing the best sweep and things to keep in mind. This...
by Renee Brigman | Nov 26, 2013 | Fire Safety
House fires are devastating. They can leave families without homes and sadly sometimes loved ones. No matter how hard you try to prevent them, they are a common problem. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself incase of one of these emergencies. ...