by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 8, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
Three Ways Negligence Ruins Your Chimney There are reasons why the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year, and three reasons that neglect can ruin your chimney concern you and your...
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 | Dec 9, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Removing Creosote in Your Chimney Are you having trouble with your chimney? Have you noticed black sticky substance accumulating in there? Are you particularly worried that there might be creosote building up inside? Well, you are right to be concerned. You might be...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Keeping Creosote Out of Your Chimney Anyone with a chimney knows that it is important to protect it against certain things, such as animal inhabitants or water damage. However, few homeowners are aware of the dangers of having creosote built up in their chimney. Even...
