Being good to the environment also means making
sure your fireplace habits are safe and will not pose
a danger to your home or your neighborhood.
All chimneys should be cleaned and inspected once a year. CREOSOTE is a flammable substance that is created when burning wood that collects on the walls of the chimney, providing just the right conditions for a chimney fire. Protect your family and home today, hire Chicago Chimney Experts to do the job! Serving Illinois with pride and safety since 1990!
Maintenance - Good maintenance is a very important step in preventing chimney fires!
Have your chimney checked every
year by a qualified chimney professional. Burn only well seasoned hardwoods. Install a chimney cap. Install a carbon monoxide detector. Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lightening strike, have your chimney inspected for damage - inside and out.
Prevention - Remember prevention is your best defense against fire. If you have a wood or coal stove, be sure it is installed at least 36 inches away from the wall. Keep combustible materials well away from the stove and chimney connector. Place an approved stove board under the unit to protect the floor from heat and hot coals which might drop out. Be Prepared - Know what to do in case of fire. If you suspect a chimney fire, evacuate your home.
year by a qualified chimney professional. Burn only well seasoned hardwoods. Install a chimney cap. Install a carbon monoxide detector. Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lightening strike, have your chimney inspected for damage - inside and out.
Prevention - Remember prevention is your best defense against fire. If you have a wood or coal stove, be sure it is installed at least 36 inches away from the wall. Keep combustible materials well away from the stove and chimney connector. Place an approved stove board under the unit to protect the floor from heat and hot coals which might drop out. Be Prepared - Know what to do in case of fire. If you suspect a chimney fire, evacuate your home.
Chimneys are one of the most common locations of residential structure fires. A chimney that is dirty, blocked or is in disrepair can inhibit proper venting of smoke up the flue and can also cause a chimney fire. Nearly all residential fires originating in the chimney are preventable.
An annual chimney inspection by a qualified chimney sweep can prevent fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. To keep your home safe from chimney fires follow these guidelines.
An annual chimney inspection by a qualified chimney sweep can prevent fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. To keep your home safe from chimney fires follow these guidelines.
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