A Chimney Inspection is one of the most important services a chimney sweep offers; and, one of the most misunderstood. There are several reasons for which a chimney sweep is called to inspect a chimney or venting system: The property is to be sold or bought and problems that might be missed during a general […]
After seeing so many do-it-yourself projects on the DIY network, many homeowners believe that sweeping a chimney is easy, and attempt to do the work themselves to save money. That way of thinking usually ends in disaster. This is one of those annual maintenance items that is best left to the professional. Professionally trained chimney sweeps
Author – Oliver Beauchemin Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Fire Code Field Office of the National Fire Protection Association, or “NFPA,” publishes codes and standards related to fire safety. NFPA 211, entitled Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, contains valuable guidelines for the safe installation, use and maintenance of chimneys in homes. If your home
Author – Marge Padgitt I’m surprised at the number of inadequate and incomplete chimney inspections I see from some chimney companies in my area. The main reason for doing an accurate and thorough inspection report is to notify the homeowner of potential problems that could be safety hazards, but a second very good reason is
Author – Marge Padgitt Chimney fires are all too common, and often go unnoticed by the homeowner at the time of the event. According to a recent poll by the Midwest Chimney Safety Council, and average of 1.5 fire-damaged chimneys are found every day that a chimney sweep works if he/she usually sweeps four to
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