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 | Nov 14, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
The Different Stages of Creosote Buildup in a Chimney Until they own a home with a chimney, many people have no idea what creosote is. Creosote is actually a combination of chemicals that are left behind after treated woods and coals are burned in the fireplace. There...
