Creosote and Chimney Fires: What the Risk Actually Is
Creosote is combustible, and it forms inside the flue from the smoke passing through it. What the published standard asks for is an annual look, not…
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Water in a Chimney: Where It Gets In and What It Does
Damp staining, a musty smell in humid weather and deteriorating mortar usually trace back to one of four entry points. Establishing which is the whole job.
Smoke Coming Into the Room: Why a Fireplace Draws Badly
Draught is a balance between what the flue pulls and what the house can replace. Smoke entering the room means one side of that balance has…
Sweep or Inspection? Which Chimney Service Fits the Situation
Sweeping, inspection, creosote removal, fireplace cleaning, odour work and nest removal are six jobs, not one. Start from what you noticed and the choice follows.
Birds and Animals in a Chimney: What to Do, and What Not To
Nesting material is a solid obstruction, not an accumulation. Removing it is its own job — and with some birds, timing is a legal question as…
Chimney Inspection Levels: What 1, 2 and 3 Actually Cover
NFPA 211 defines three inspection levels. The difference between them is how much of the chimney is examined and how much has to be opened up…
Why Your Fireplace Smells When It Is Not Lit
Fireplace odour has two ingredients: something in the flue, and air coming down rather than going up. Both are addressable, and masking the smell addresses neither.
Creosote: Why the Type Matters More Than the Amount
Creosote is not one substance. It forms in stages, and the stage it has reached decides whether a sweep will shift it or whether it needs…
How Often Should a Chimney Be Swept?
Sweeping frequency depends on what you burn and how you burn it, not on a fixed schedule. Here is what actually drives it, and how to…
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