
Hazlet, NJ New Jersey 07730
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A chimney sweep will do a detailed chimney cleaning to remove any type of deposits, soot, creosote, and obstructions from the chimney. Dirty, damaged deteriorating, and blocked chimneys cause injuries and fires annually. If you use you fireplace or wood burning stove, the National Fire Protection Association recommends having your chimney inspected and swept yearly in order to protect against fires.
A chimney service expert will perform a total cleaning of your chimney. Cleaning logs are actually not effective and also are not advised. They will not remove all the soot and creosote build-up out of the chimney like hand cleaning.
To start, a cleaning technician will protect the inside of your home by spreading out tarps over the area, flooring, and hearth. They will cover the fire place with vinyl sheeting, placing an commercial vacuum tube into the fire place, and will then tape and also seal the fire place. They'll connect extension hose pipes and run them to the commercial vacuum with a fine micron filter which sits outside. This will catch the fine residue, creosote, and other dirt later.
Next off, they will brush the entire chimney with hand held brushes, and brushes with extension poles. Typically they will start at the top of the smokeshaft and work downward, carefully cleaning all the surfaces. Your chimney sweep will clean the flue, the damper, the smoke chamber, the smoke shelf, and the firebox.
They will then peel back a small portion of the vinyl sheeting and use a variety of brushes inside. Following this, everything will be vacuumed and cleaned up. The vinyl sheet and tarps will be moved outside, cleaned and put away.
Our professional chimney experts provide a full range of services including sweeping. We offer quick and dependable service.
Creosote is a brownish, oily, tar-like substance which develops from burning wood or coal. It begins as a loose, downy accumulation which at first can be brushed away easily. As it accumulates more, it becomes tar-like, and is harder to get rid of, sometimes requiring the use of scrapers to remove it. If left uncleaned, and even more layers develop, the creosote hardens.
When a fire is burned in the fire place or wood stove, the smoke becomes really hot. Solidified creosote can begin to drip and also melt like wax. When the build up of creosote is really heavy, it limits the air flow via the chimney flue. The restricted air circulation causes creosote to accumulate even faster.
Creosote is dangerous in a couple of different ways. It's toxic and harmful for your health, and it puts your residence at risk of fires.
Creosote build up causes lessened air movement and this can allow carbon monoxide to accumulate inside your residence while a fire is burning. Carbon monoxide gas is an odorless and also colorless gas which can trigger flu-like symptoms, and can also bring about death.
Besides the carbon monoxide accumulation, creosote itself is toxic. It might cause irritated skin and eyes, respiratory system troubles, and is carcinogenic (cancer causing).
The most harmful thing about creosote is that it is exceptionally combustible. It's the most common cause of chimney fires. While chimneys are made to hold up against a high level of heat, the strength of a chimney fire can swiftly surpass this degree.
Getting a chimney sweep carried out is the best as well as most reliable means to remove creosote. Our qualified chimney service companies take wonderful care of your chimney and your house. We recommend that you get your chimney cleaned and examined at least annually in order to prevent fires and toxic build up.
Just how often a chimney should be cleaned depends of how often you use it and what materials you burn inside. Gas burning fire places need to be inspected yearly. Although they burn cleaner, moisture, particles, fractures and other concerns can develop which can permit carbon monoxide to enter the home.
Oil burning flues must be cleaned annually to prevent residue from developing.
Since wood burning fire places and stoves create more soot and creosote, they need to be swept much more frequently. A good general rule is to have your chimney swept after a cord of wood has been burned inside.