Posted in Chimney Inspection, Fireplace Cleaning on Aug 19th, 2010
Level 1 inspections – If your appliance or your venting system has not changed and you plan to use your system as you have in the past, then a Level 1 inspection is a minimum requirement. A Level 1 inspection is recommended for a chimney under continued service, under the same conditions, and with the [...]
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 Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning on Jun 9th, 2010
Advance Chimneys Inc. Customer Testimonial from Kudzu.com I just wanted to add my comments because I have received great service using Kudzu reviews. I called Advanced Chimney last Dec because of smoke coming in my house. The service person told me the chimney was in good shape and just needed to be cleaned. I then [...]
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 [...]