Knowing About Creosote Avery
It is about time to start giving some thought to having your chimney cleaned in preparation for the next autumn season. The evenings bring a coolness to the air, and the air itself has a crisp quality to it. Have you already had an inspection of your chimney? This evening, will it be ready to be burned?
When wood is burned, regardless of the method used, pollutants are produced, the majority of which take the form of gases and particulate matter. There is a cost associated with the release of heat, and that cost is having a chimney that is clogged with creosote. A low-air-flow, prolonged burn creates relatively low stack temperatures, which are just right for the development of creosote.
Because this has never been an issue in the past, some people, when they wake up in the morning to a warm house, do not realize that they also have a chimney system that is partially filled with a material that is combustible creosote. This has been our experience. The roaring flames that were created by fireplaces and earlier stoves either destroyed the creosote completely or maintained stack temperatures at or above 250 degrees, allowing the gases to escape without condensing. Creosote such as this one may often be removed by brushing it away.
Cooler exhaust temperatures are often produced by more energy-efficient and contemporary appliances that satisfy EPA Phase II emissions requirements. While this is beneficial for retaining heat in the home, it is also beneficial for increasing the amount of creosote deposits that form in the chimney. Many of the older types of stoves are still in use, and after their owners upgrade to a contemporary wood burning device that complies with EPA Phase II standards, they find that they have gained some valuable knowledge about burning wood. One habit that a good number of these individuals have is getting their day started with a blazing fire. This not only provides quick warmth to a house that has cooled down during the night and starts your coffee pot bubbling, but it also burns off any creosote that may have developed during the night.
The end consequence is a succession of small explosions of hot gas that tear off the delicate creosote fingers that were growing up over the nighttime fire that was burning slowly. This method, of course, is only useful for the creosote that is located in the stovepipe close to the stove itself. It does nothing to address any issues that may exist close to the top of the chimney. In addition, if the chimney already has an enormous accumulation of creosote, using the hot fire method might potentially start a major chimney fire towards the top of the structure. There is no alternative for having a thorough understanding of your particular installation, stove, and chimney when it comes to any item that is managed by the user.
If you suspect that your chimney or fireplace is having some issues, have an expert inspect it. Call Local Chimney Sweep Cleaning today. We also offer Chimney Cleaning Avery and other affordable services.
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