by Lou Curley | Oct 25, 2017 | Fire Safety
Smoke and soot are well known to stain things black. But creosote is something entirely different. Soot is formed at temperatures lower than 284 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s a dark powdery dust that stains things, but it is not sticky. Creosote is very sticky and...
by Lou Curley | Oct 25, 2017 | Fire Safety
A chimney fire can start out of nowhere and is normally caused from debris blocking the chimney or too much buildup of creosote. While some chimney fires go undetected for some time, others can be so significant that the damage is evident immediately. Here are three...
by Lou Curley | Oct 25, 2017 | Fire Safety
The holidays are quickly approaching and that means that you will have lots of people in your home along with a myriad of decorations to make everything look festive. The holiday season also brings time in front of a warm and cozy fire, which means that you...
by Lou Curley | Oct 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
Like most things we teach our children, chimney and fireplace safety begin at home. Set a good example for your children by following basic fireplace safety measures and teach them respect for the fireplace from a young age. Children are like little sponges,...
by Lou Curley | Oct 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
The flue is the liner on the inside of your chimney. It’s what attracts creosote as smoke and gases leave your home. The flue, or the chimney liner, should look smooth and flawless all the way through the chimney. Cracks in the flue can lead to serious...
by Lou Curley | Oct 23, 2017 | Fire Safety
School is back in session and high school football fills most of our Friday nights. It’s fall, and the temperatures have plunged to make sure we’re well aware. Leaves are falling, Halloween is just around the corner, and the fireplace is looking pretty...
