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 | May 13, 2014 | Dryer Vent Information, fire safety
Homeowners don’t usually pay attention to dryer vents. What they don’t know is that neglecting these vents can cause destruction of your property and compromise the the safety of your loved ones. Here’s what you need to know about dryer vents and...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Apr 24, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
A chimney needs a fully-functional and efficient liner to usher the byproducts of combustion out of the house. Here are the facts you need to know about chimney liners:
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 30, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
Make sure that you and your family are informed and taking all preventative steps to prevent a fire. Remember, getting your chimney annually cleaned and inspected is a solid way to lower your risk for a chimney fire.