
Pembroke, MA Massachusetts 02359
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A chimney sweep will do a thorough chimney cleaning to eliminate any deposits, residue, creosote, as well as obstructions from the chimney. Filthy, damaged deteriorating, and obstructed chimneys trigger injuries as well as fires annually. If you use you fire place or wood burning stove, the National Fire Protection Association advises having your chimney examined and swept every year in order to prevent fires.
A chimney service specialist will carry out a full cleaning of your chimney. Cleaning logs are actually not effective and also are not advised. They will not remove all the soot and creosote accumulation out of the chimney like hand cleaning.
To start, a cleaning service technician will protect the inside of your house by spreading tarps over the space, floor, and also fireplace. They will cover the fireplace with plastic sheeting, placing an industrial vacuum cleaner pipe right into the fire place, and will after that tape and also seal the fire place. They'll connect extension tubes and run them to the industrial vacuum with a fine micron filter which sits outside. This will catch the fine residue, creosote, and other dirt later.
Next, they will brush the entire chimney with hand held brushes, and brushes with extension rods. Typically they will begin at the top of the chimney and work downward, thoroughly brushing all the surface areas. Your chimney sweep will clean the flue, the damper, the smoke chamber, the smoke shelf, and the firebox.
They will then peel back a little portion of the plastic sheeting and use a range of brushes inside. Following this, everything will be vacuumed and cleaned. The plastic sheeting and tarps will be relocated outside, cleaned and tucked back into their vehicle.
Our expert chimney specialists supply a full variety of services including sweeping. We provide quick and also reliable service.
Creosote is a brownish, oily, tar-like compound which forms from burning wood or coal. It starts as a loose, downy accumulation which at first can be brushed away easily. As it builds up more, it becomes tar-like, and is harder to get rid of, in some cases requiring the use of scrapers to remove it. If left uncleaned, and more layers develop, the creosote hardens.
When a fire is burned in the fire place or wood stove, the smoke becomes very hot. Solidified creosote can begin to drip and melt like wax. Once the build up of creosote is really heavy, it restricts the air movement through the chimney flue. The restricted air flow causes creosote to accumulate even faster.
Creosote is harmful in a couple of various ways. It's toxic and harmful for your health and wellness, and it puts your house in danger of fires.
Creosote build up creates decreased air movement and this can allow carbon monoxide gas to build up inside your residence while a fire is burning. Carbon monoxide gas is an odorless as well as colorless gas which can cause flu-like symptoms, and can also cause death.
Besides the carbon monoxide gas accumulation, creosote itself is poisonous. It could cause inflamed skin and eyes, breathing issues, and is carcinogenic (cancer causing).
The most hazardous feature of creosote is that it is unbelievably flammable. It's the most typical source of chimney fires. While chimneys are made to withstand a high level of heat, the strength of a chimney fire can swiftly exceed this level.
Getting a chimney sweep performed is the best and most reliable means to remove creosote. Our licensed chimney service companies take wonderful care of your chimney and also your home. We suggest that you get your chimney cleaned and inspected a minimum of once a year in order to protect against fires and toxic build up.
How often a chimney needs to be cleaned depends of just how often you use it and also what materials you burn inside. Gas burning fireplaces need to be checked on a yearly basis. Although they burn cleaner, dampness, debris, fractures and various other issues can develop which can enable carbon monoxide gas to enter into the house.
Oil burning flues should be cleaned annually to keep soot from accumulating.
Since wood burning fireplaces and stoves create even more residue and creosote, they must be swept more regularly. A great guideline is to have your chimney swept after a cord of wood has been burned inside.