Posted in Chimney Inspection, Chimney Inspection and Natural Disaster, Fireplace Cleaning on Jan 10th, 2012
After a high winds, tornados or sever thunderstorms we have people call and asked us to come and inspect the chimney for possible safety issues that might have been compromised. The CSIA recommends that you have your chimney inspected once a year but after a natural disaster in you area, in might be a good [...]
Posted in fireplace safety, Hearth Safety on Sep 6th, 2011
Keeping your distance- Older children realize that wood stoves, fireplaces and other hearth appliances are hot. Smaller children may not grasp that concept. Even if they understand they need to stay away, accidents do happen. Whether we are 10 months for 100 years old, we are all subject to falling, thanks to gravity. Keeping protection screens or [...]
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 [...]