There is no question about
it, fires are extremely dangerous and we must do everything in our power to
prevent them. Believe it or not, one of the most common types of fires is a
chimney fire. Please keep in mind that chimney
fires can, and often times do, go past the chimney. They can easily spread to
the roof, walls near the chimney, and any other part of the home.
The good news is that
although chimney fires can create a lot of damage, they are easily preventable.
Following the tips below will help to protect your chimney and home from having
a damaging fire.
1.
Once a year have your chimney inspected by a certified
chimney sweep. They will make sure
that there is no damage to the fire walls, ie: cracks and holes. http://www.superiorchimney.net/14-point-fireplace-chimney-inspections.html
2.
Once a year have the chimney swept by a certified
chimney sweep. The chimney sweep will
clean any dirt, debris and creosote out of the flue. They will also let you
know if they notice anything within the chimney that needs to be fixed. http://www.superiorchimney.net/fireplace-chimney-sweeps.html
3.
Be sure to only burn seasoned wood. Wet wood can cause more creosote to build up.
4.
Install a chimney cap. This will help prevent animals, nesting and debris
from getting into the chimney. http://www.superiorchimney.net/chimney-caps.html
5.
Always use a fireplace screen. This will help prevent sparks from popping out of the
fireplace and into your home.
6.
Be sure that all of the smoke detectors in your home
are working properly. If a fire does
break out you want to be sure that everyone is out of the house as quickly and
safely as possible.
Please call us if you have
any questions or concerns! We can be reached at 877-CHIM-FIX (877-244-6349).
