by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Fireplaces, children, and pets do not always work well together. Remember, children and pets are very curious and they often do not think about the consequences before they do something. A lot of their curiosity is due to simply not understanding a situation or...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
The two most common types of chimneys are masonry and stainless steel. Each has a very important function to perform, and they require cleaning at least once per year with occasional use. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that every...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Many homeowners ignore a few very important areas of their home. This doesn’t happen because they’re bad homeowners or because they like to tempt fate; they simply don’t think about these areas because they’re out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately some of...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
In some areas, building codes allow more than one appliance to vent through a single chimney. Even oil and gas flues can sometimes use the same chimney flue. This can present some challenges, but a lot depends on the size of the flue as well as other aspects of...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Fireplace odors can be annoying, but you don’t have to wait for a visit from your chimney sweep to get rid of them. These smells can sometimes indicate problems in your chimney, such as excess creosote or moisture intrusion. If there are no leaks, and the...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Wood burning fireplaces are an amazing addition to the average home. They’re a lovely way to keep warm during a power outage and turn up the romance when you are enjoying a quiet evening at home. The wood burning fireplace isn’t exactly a safe spot for children...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Nearly 15,000 home fires could be avoided per year. That’s the magic number where dryer vent fires are concerned. Many homeowners don’t realize the importance of keeping the dryer vent clean and as free of lint as possible. The CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of...
by Lou Curley | Apr 2, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
While chimneys generally last for many years, they will need a lot of protection during that time. The location of a chimney leaves it exposed to varying weather conditions, which can be tough enough on the structure, but there are other dangers to consider....
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
The issue of safety is always on the minds of people who have fireplaces in their homes. Much is known about the dangers of creosote and its contribution to house fires each year. Your fireplace or wood burning stove can still pose a risk even if you clean the...
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
One of the easiest and best ways to test the safety of a chimney is performing what is called a smoke test. This might be necessary under a variety of conditions. One of the most obvious situations that may require this is dealing with a very old chimney,...
