
Lynbrook, NY New York 11563
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A chimney sweep will do a comprehensive chimney cleaning to remove any kind of deposits, soot, creosote, and obstructions from the chimney. Dirty, damaged deteriorating, and blocked chimneys trigger injuries as well as fires each year. If you use you fire place or wood burning stove, the National Fire Protection Association advises having your chimney checked as well as swept yearly in order to protect against fires.
A chimney service professional will execute a total cleaning of your chimney. Cleaning logs are actually not effective and are not recommended. They will not remove all the soot and creosote buildup out of the chimney like hand cleaning.
To begin, a cleaning technician will shield the inside of your residence by spreading tarps over the space, floor, and fireplace. They will cover the fireplace with vinyl sheeting, inserting an industrial vacuum cleaner tube right into the fireplace, and will then tape and also seal off the fire place. They'll attach extension pipes and run them to the industrial vacuum with a fine micron filter which sits outdoors. This will catch the fine residue, creosote, and other dirt later.
Next, they will brush the whole chimney with hand held brushes, and brushes with extension rods. Typically they will begin at the top of the smokeshaft and work downward, very carefully cleaning 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 area of the vinyl sheeting and use a variety of brushes inside. Following this, everything will be vacuumed and also cleaned. The plastic sheet and tarps will be relocated outside, cleaned and tucked back into their vehicle.
Our expert chimney specialists provide a complete range of services including sweeping. We provide fast and also dependable service.
Creosote is a brown, oily, tar-like substance which forms from burning wood or coal. It starts as a loose, feathery build up which at first can be brushed away easily. As it accumulates much more, it becomes tar-like, and is harder to remove, sometimes 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 fireplace or wood stove, the smoke comes to be really hot. Solidified creosote can start to drip as well as melt like wax. When the build up of creosote is really hefty, it restricts the air flow via the chimney flue. The restricted air flow causes creosote to accumulate even quicker.
Creosote is hazardous in a number of various ways. It's toxic and unsafe for your health and wellness, and it places your home at risk of fires.
Creosote build up triggers lessened air flow and this can allow carbon monoxide to build up inside your home while a fire is burning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and also colorless gas which can cause flu-like symptoms, and can also lead to death.
Besides the carbon monoxide gas build up, creosote itself is poisonous. It can trigger inflamed skin and eyes, breathing issues, and is carcinogenic (cancer creating).
The most hazardous aspect of creosote is that it is exceptionally flammable. It's the most typical cause of chimney fires. While chimneys are made to withstand a high degree of heat, the strength of a chimney fire can quickly surpass this level.
Getting a chimney sweep performed is the very best and most reliable method to get rid of creosote. Our licensed chimney service companies take terrific care of your chimney and also your home. We suggest that you get your chimney cleaned and inspected a minimum of yearly in order to avoid fires and toxic build up.
How frequently a chimney must be cleaned depends of exactly how often you use it and also what materials you burn inside. Gas burning fireplaces need to be checked every year. Although they burn cleaner, dampness, particles, cracks and other problems can develop which can permit carbon monoxide gas to enter the home.
Oil burning flues need to be cleaned once a year to prevent residue from accumulating.
Since wood burning fire places and stoves develop even more residue and creosote, they must be swept much more frequently. A good guideline is to have your chimney swept after a cord of wood has been burned within.