Chimney Emergency
Preparedness is the only thing we can do when faced with the unavoidable reality that unexpected events will occur. Your fireplace is not an exception, and you are required to take preventative measures. Will you be prepared to defend your homestead and the people who live there, also known as the individuals who are most important to you in this life? Ask yourself some important questions:
-What steps would you take in the case of a crisis caused by the cold weather?
-Do you have wood stacked up and ready to burn in case you need it?
-I was wondering how long your supply would last.
-If you had to keep your family warm for longer than a day, would you be able to do it?
These are crucial factors that every responsible homeowner should take into account. Prepare yourself immediately rather than waiting until it’s too late. Begin right away.
Maintain the security of your home.
We, as owners of other fireplaces, want to have a wonderful fire, but we also understand how important it is to provide a safe atmosphere for our children, our dogs, and ourselves. By taking the time to educate yourself on a few key fireplace safety issues, you can safeguard not only your property but also the people who live under your roof. Keep in mind that chimney fires may be avoided, and it is up to you to ensure that your family is safe.
Ensure the Safety of Your Home’s Fireplace at All Times.
Keeping the environment around the fireplace risk-free requires consideration of the following additional factors:
-Make the investment in a chimney cover to prevent unwanted visitors, such as animals or other debris, from entering the chimney.
-Make sure the space around the fireplace is clear.
-Glass doors can help protect kids from getting burnt.
-By utilizing a screen for the fireplace, you may prevent sparks from flying out onto the floor, carpets, or individuals who are standing too near to the fire. (Most notably very young children or infants)
-Never throw garbage, recyclables, or rubble into a fireplace to be burned!
-Install smoke alarms in the home and make sure they are kept in good order.
-Carbon monoxide detectors should be mounted in every room of the house.
-Remember to have spare batteries in stock and to replace the devices’ components on a regular basis.
It is possible that you will not notice that an animal has entered your flue until you hear a peculiar rustling sound. It is very uncommon for homeowners to start a fire before realizing that something has entered their home through the chimney top. In such instance, doing it after a fire has already started might be extremely dangerous. The use of a chimney cover eliminates the possibility of this mishap occurring. A safe distance of at least 36 inches should be maintained between any combustible or flammable material and the fireplace. There are fireplaces for which it is not possible to add glass doors. At the time of the inspection, our Certified Chimney Sweeps can assist you in determining whether or not glass doors are a viable option for the unique configuration of your fireplace.
The Risks Involved in Utilizing Your Fireplace
This is a video from Good Morning America that shows the risks that are hiding inside your chimney as spotted by another CSIA Chimney Sweep. You can see it here. It depicts in a heartbreaking manner the destruction caused to a Kansas family home and offers advice on how to keep your chimney safe. Keeping your house and the people living in it safe and secure is an ongoing obligation. One way to fulfill this commitment is to have the chimney inspected once a year by a qualified specialist from your immediate region.
Emergencies are frequently caught off guard.
You can take charge of the situation and make certain that your fireplace is risk-free and ready to be used when you want it the most by adhering to a regular program of annual chimney inspections.
All these reminders are best practiced when you are also assured of having a reliable company at your side. Contact Local Chimney Sweep Cleaning today for Chimney Cleaning College City and repairing.