Posted in Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, The Weather Channel Video, Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2011
Here is an interview we did with Alexandria from the Weather Channel. There is a lot of good information that can be found on the video pertaining to chimney sweeping and inspections. http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ug69rmr0Ews Share and Enjoy:
Posted in Chimney Inspection, Chimney Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps Georgia, Fireplace Cleaning, Uncategorized on Jan 10th, 2011
If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, the wood you use will not be burned completely, and you will need the services of a professional, certified chimney sweep because the smoke generated contains tar-like liquids, unburned gases and vapors. The condensation that results is a crusty, potentially dangerous build-up known as creosote. What you [...]
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 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 Inspection, Chimney Sweeps Georgia on Apr 30th, 2010
Homeowners are often quick to perform the necessary repairs to make and keep their homes beautiful. However, it’s easy to overlook one structural component that not only involves beauty, but safety as well: the fireplace chimney. Though the prevention of smoke or fire damage from a filthy chimney is the number one consideration, there are [...]
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 [...]