by Renee Brigman | Oct 21, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
When wood is heated, burnable hydro-carbon gases are released. When the gases get hot enough and mix with air — there is fire. When the fire is not burned hot enough, the unburned gases condense and collect on the inside of stovepipes and flues as runny acids...
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.
