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Chimney flues are meant to contain exhaust gases, not combustion.
Sweeping a chimney removes this dangerous material so that it doesn't contain fuel that could ignite. Chimney fires can sound like a freight train (free burning), or they can smolder and go almost unnoticed by the occupants of the home (slow burning). In either case, a chimney fire is hazardous.

In case of a fire, a chimney will be damaged whether the fire is contained in the chimney or spreads to the home. Additionally, a bird's nest, inadequate clearance to combustibles, and pyrolized house framing can contribute to structural chimney-related fires. These factors are equally as important as creosote build up and are investigated in the course of a thorough inspection. Sweeping a chimney primarily refers to the removal of creosote deposits so it is advisable not to disregard "inspections or evaluations" as unimportant.

The Job of a Chimney is Threefold

• To vent the smoke from the fire to the outside atmosphere.
  
• To protect the building and its occupants from adverse effects of the combustion products including heat, gases, and moisture.
• To prevent leakage of moisture and gases and minimize the loss and transfer of heat from the flue.
  
  

Chimney Sweeping & Inspections

Education is the key to our chimney service. We want to help our customers with all aspects of chimney safety & maintenance. The best way is by using only certified chimney technicians. Our chimney inspectors have achieved certification from agencies focusing on all aspects of the industry. F.I.R.E. Certification for inspection, CSIA for sweeping and maintenance, NFI Wood for installation, NCI for carbon monoxide and combustion analysis and C-DET for dryer vents.

Why take a chance with your home by having anything less than a certified chimney professional check your chimney?

When shopping for a chimney sweep, be sure to consider the old saying, "You get what you pay for." There are a handful of companies in this area offering to clean chimneys for less then the going rate. These companies do not take the time needed to do the job properly, as they must move to the next house quickly in order to off-set their low prices. Often, these low-dollar companies will skip the smoke shelf and smoke chamber areas directly above the damper in fireplace cleanings, leaving all of the creosote they may have brushed down the chimney sitting right there on the shelf. These companies may be done in as quick as 15 minutes, not enough time to get the job done properly.

Other Chimney Services

Installation of Chimney Caps,
also called rain covers.
Chimney caps are the least expensive preventive measure that will prevent water penetration and damage to the inside of the chimney.

Visit Links Below
for More Information:

• Clearing the air about wood heat.
  
• Do's and don'ts of catalytic woodstoves.
  
• Do's and don'ts of non-catalytic woodstoves.
  
• Heat values in woods.
  
• Proper woodstove installation.
  
• Starting a wood fire.
  
• Tending a wood fire.
  
• The Chimney Sweep Story
  
• Up in smoke?
  
• Wood burning guidelines.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America and The National Fire Prevention Association recommend a yearly chimney inspection to prevent fire hazards regardless of the amount of wood that is burned. Annual chimney inspections check for creosote build up and find any type of deterioration or problems before they become a hazard and an expensive situation.

Please contact your professional chimney sweep today to assure a safe and efficient running heating system for your home.