November 2022

Crumbling Chimney Bricks and Mortar Every chimney, given enough time and especially if it is ignored, will eventually fall into ruin. There is a possibility that there will be issues with some components, such as the chimney cap or the chimney liner; nevertheless, these issues are often not difficult to fix. It’s possible that repairing damage […]

Chimney Liners You have a responsibility to make certain that your chimney is as risk-free as it may be. This indicates that if your unit does not already have a chimney liner, you will need to get one fitted as soon as possible. Because there is a lot of material to cover in this post,

Avoid Fixing it Yourself Storms have the potential to inflict damage to a number of different parts of a house; however, the damage to the chimney that storms produce is the area in which Local Chimney Sweep Cleaning can assist you. Late in the month of June, we got a call from a client who

A House Fire Was Caused by the Chimney The prospect of making changes to one’s dwelling might be very appealing. Being able to put one’s personal stamp on the layout and aesthetics of a house so that it may be properly referred to as one’s own is essential. Naturally, this presents you with the ideal

The Stack Effect Because the airflow from the fireplace prevents smoke from traveling up the chimney as it should, the area around the fireplace will be clouded with smoke if you spend time there. During the peak season for burning, our chimney sweeps receive a lot of inquiries from customers who want to know how

Take Extreme Caution Around Candles During the winter holidays, the risk of fire in our homes comes from more than just fireplaces and other open flame sources. Use candleholders with a broad base in order to lessen the risk of starting a fire if you intend to set decorative candles on the mantle of your

Positive Pressure Plane Lack of draft in the fireplace makes sitting in front of the fire unpleasant since smoke cannot properly escape through the chimney. Chimney sweeps get several calls during the winter months asking, “How can I stop the backdraft in my fireplace?” Or, “Why is there a draft in my fireplace?” ”. Attic

Neutral Pressure Plane Because warm air is leaving the house, the pressure in the lower part of the house is currently negative (low). Therefore, the same cracks and holes in the home are utilized for the purpose of bringing in makeup air. The term “Neutral Pressure Plane” refers to the place within the house at

Fireplace Backdrafting The neutral pressure plane, often known as the NPP, has a close connection to the stack effect. It takes place in locations where there is no change in pressure between the interior and exterior of the space. Its placement is decided not only by the total volume of air that escapes from the

Keep an Accessible Fire Extinguisher Even if you take all of the precautions that were outlined above, there is still a possibility that one of your Christmas decorations will start a fire if it is near an open flame. You should always store a fire extinguisher in a place where it is easy for you