Taking care of your chimney now will help keep your family and home safe. It will also save you money!
Preventative maintenance is key because it helps to prevent issues from occurring, and helps to keep your chimney in tip top shape for years longer! In addition to lengthening your chimney’s life span, preventative maintenance will help to prevent chimney fires.
Preventative Maintenance Steps:
1. Once a year have your chimney swept by a CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified chimney professional. The chimney sweep will clean any dirt, debris and creosote out of the flue. The chimney technician will also let you know if they notice anything within the chimney that needs to be fixed.
2. Once a year have your chimney inspected by a CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified chimney technician. A certified chimney sweep will make sure there is no damage to the fire walls, i.e.: cracks and gaps.
3. Install a chimney cap. This will help prevent animals, nesting, and debris from getting into the chimney.
4. Be sure to only burn seasoned wood. Wet wood can cause more creosote to build up and heighten chimney fire risks.
Call Superior Chimney today so that we can schedule a time to inspect your chimney! We can be reached at 877-CHIM-FIX (877-244-6349). We look forward to hearing from you!
