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Chimney fires can cause a lot of damage in your chimney, resulting in costly repairs. Unfortunately, many chimney fires go unrecognized by homeowners, and they can be dangerous to you and your loved ones. You can avoid chimney fires by: Only using seasoned woods with less than 20% water content Never burn Christmas trees, cardboard…

Winter is here! Which means it is finally time to relax by the fireplace on cold, dark evenings. But while most of the time your chimney likely performs consistently, there are times when your chimney might fail. To prevent any issues, it is recommended that you schedule regular roof inspection and maintenance. If you notice…

Fireplace cleaning needs to be done regularly to enhance safety in your home. Since fireplaces and chimneys my pose a risk to homeowners, it is essential to hire a professional to carry out a fireplace and chimney sweep. Before hiring an expert, ensure that you do the following. Carry out your inspection to check for…

It’s something you can’t see, but it’s also a vital part of an effectively-performing chimney. If there isn’t one in place, or the current chimney lining is damaged, then serious problems can occur. These can include: Combustible creosote building up on the inside of your chimney Dangerous and poisonous gases remaining in your home rather…

As the new year starts, it’s the perfect time to make resolutions, and this includes scheduling your chimney sweep. Throughout the year, your chimney has suffered from a buildup of ash, soot and creosote, reducing its effectiveness and efficiency. So, it’s wise to have your chimney swept as the New Year begins to keep your…

Gutters are usually taken for granted – until they fail. Then, serious problems can appear, and expensive property damage can follow. Our Chimney Sweeps of America technicians can also undertake professional gutter cleaning and inspection work. This means problems such as damaged sections, blocking debris, birds’ nests, improper fittings, or insufficient capacity to properly deal…

Having experts inspect your chimney means that if some possible dangers are spotted, ones that could lead to a house fire, can then be dealt with. Three examples of such problems are: Simple wear and tear that occurs as homes, and therefore chimneys, get older Obstructions or deposits of combustible material that could otherwise go…

As well as keeping chimneys and fireplaces in good working order, we also provide some other services. One of these is to deal with vent problems in your clothes dryer. You might notice that your clothes don’t dry during a standard cycle run; or that the room seems warmer when the dryer is in action.…

When that important visitor pays a call, with a sack full of presents, you certainly don’t want him to get stuck in your chimney, or be faced with some kind of blockage, such as a dead animal needing removal, to hamper his smooth downwards progress! Now, we know he’d find a way. But, on a…

Roofers and chimney installers use thin, flexible plastic or metal sheets, known as flashing, to prevent water from seeping into cracks, joints, and edges where the borders of the roof and other vertical surfaces meet. Flashing is often used to direct water away from chimneys, pipes, skylights, vents, valleys, and walls. Although vinyl and PVC…

A chimney fire can develop rapidly and be quite destructive to your residence. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the chances of experiencing one, while at the same time enjoying a well-made fire in the hearth for warmth and comfort. Make sure you keep these preventive measures in mind: Burn seasoned dry wood, preferably…