Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Tutorials on Nov 11th, 2010
Not sure if you need a chimney sweep to come out to your house? Or, concerned about getting your home dirty? And, what is the difference between having your chimney inspected and having it swept? CSIA offers two short online tutorials that walk you through the basics on chimney sweeping and inspections. Go to www.csia.org [...]
Posted in Chimney Caps, Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Rainpans on Oct 29th, 2010
It is easy to ignore chimneys and other home drainage equipment, but do so at your own peril. If you don’t use Chimney Caps and Rainpans you are risking chimney damage from water, animal infestation and build up of other contaminants in your chimney. A good Chimney cap can also help prevent lightning or other [...]
Posted in Chimney Inspection, Chimney Sweeps, Fireplace Cleaning on Sep 30th, 2010
Keeping a chimney well maintained is important for lessening the danger of fire-related accidents in your home as well as efficiently heating your home using the fireplace. There are several services available to you that will ensure you get the most out of your fireplace and chimney. Chimney sweeping is needed when creosote buildup reaches [...]
Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Fireplace Cleaning on Jul 31st, 2010
Wood is a plentiful and renewable fuel source, but it never burns completely. Ash is usually of no concern other than regularly removing it from the fireplace or wood stove. Creosote is a much larger concern. When wood is burned often time combustion is incomplete leading to the release of volatile compounds along with smoke. [...]
Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia on May 28th, 2010
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Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning on Mar 31st, 2010
-To prevent dangerous creosote buildup in your chimney. Creosote buildup can pose a dangerous presence in all wood burning chimneys if not acted upon properly. Creosote is basically the unburned material that is carried upward through the chimney and sticks to the surface of the interior. The use of unseasoned or rain logged wood is [...]
Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning on Feb 28th, 2010
You’ve enjoyed your fireplace for years. It has brought you and your family warmth time and time again. But when was the last time you cleaned it? It’s vital that you keep your chimney clean and free of debris so that it can continue working safely and efficiently. Fire and carbon monoxide inhalation are two [...]
Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning on Jan 20th, 2010
Having trouble with smoke coming into your house from your fireplace? Many different factors lead to smoke coming into the house rather than up the chimney. It boils down to poor draft within the chimney. Many factors lead to poor draft. 1. Chimney is not tall enough to produce adequate draft. Sometime we can extend [...]
Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning on Dec 4th, 2009
This is one of the common question we get asked by our customers. CSIA stands for Chimney Safety Institute of America. The CSIA is a non-profit educational organization that exist to provide chimney and venting safety resources to those in the industry and to you, the homeowner, with these goals in mind: 1. Elimination of [...]
Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning on Oct 30th, 2009
One of the most common questions we get from people is “How often should I clean my chimney?” It is a great question because most people don’t know and knowing the answer to that question brings peace of mind. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that no more that 1/4 inch of creosote should [...]