by Anastasia Ridgeway | May 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
What is sticky, highly flammable, and makes your chimney jet-black? Creosote. This may be an unfamiliar term for many homeowners, but you will soon learn that creosote is merely a more severe form of soot. However, this fancy-sounding substance should not be taken...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Feb 7, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Fuel, heat and oxygen make up what is called the “fire triangle.” If any one of these elements out of balance, there will be performance issues…and even more important, there will be increased risk of harm.
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
Imagine this: sitting by the fireplace on a romantic evening, then suddenly, a foul smell coming from your fireplace! What’s that smell? Some odor is normal, but if it is overwhelming, it is time to call a certified sweep. Why does my fireplace and chimney stink?...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Fireplace Odors Fireplaces are supposed to be seen and felt, not smelled — and when everything in your chimney system is working correctly, that’ll be the case. If you’re noticing a musty, smoky or otherwise unpleasant odor coming from your...
