Blog tagged as chimney sweep

Don't panic if your chimney sweep can't fit you in straight away. But do know when it's important to stop using your fire.

You have arranged for a chimney sweep soon and so will need to prepare the day or the morning before.

Regular chimney sweeping is a preventative maintenance service that improves safety, protects property, increases heating efficiency, and helps avoid costly or dangerous chimney problems.

Creosote is a sticky mix of tar, soot, and condensation that forms inside chimney liners when wood burns. It is highly flammable and one of the main causes of chimney fires.

Tips to keep stove glass clean Use dry, seasoned wood. Keep good airflow through the stove .Burn the stove hot