
Cedarburg, WI Wisconsin 53012
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A chimney sweep will do a complete chimney cleaning to get rid of any deposits, soot, creosote, and also blockages from the chimney. Dirty, damaged deteriorating, and obstructed chimneys trigger injuries and fires each year. If you use you fireplace or wood burning stove, the National Fire Protection Association suggests having your chimney examined and swept yearly in order to protect against fires.
A chimney service professional will do a total cleaning of your chimney. Cleaning logs are truly not effective and also are not advised. They will not remove all the soot and creosote buildup out of the chimney like hand cleaning.
To start, a cleaning technician will protect the inside of your residence by spreading out tarps over the area, floor, and hearth. They will cover the fireplace with vinyl sheets, inserting an industrial vacuum pipe into the fireplace, and will then tape and seal off the fireplace. They'll connect extension pipes and run them to the industrial vacuum with a fine micron filter which sits outdoors. This will catch the fine soot, creosote, and other dirt later on.
Next, they will brush the whole chimney with hand held brushes, and brushes with extension poles. Typically they will begin at the top of the chimney and work downward, very 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 plastic sheet and use a range of brushes inside. Following this, everything will be vacuumed and cleaned. The plastic sheet and tarps will be moved outside, cleaned and tucked back into their vehicle.
Our professional chimney specialists offer a complete range of services including sweeping. We give rapid as well as trustworthy service.
Creosote is a brownish, oily, tar-like substance which forms from burning wood or coal. It begins as a loose, feathery accumulation which at first can be brushed away easily. As it accumulates much more, it ends up being tar-like, and is more difficult to eliminate, occasionally needing 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 extremely hot. Solidified creosote can start to drip and melt like wax. Once the build up of creosote is really heavy, it limits the airflow through the chimney flue. The restricted air circulation causes creosote to build up even quicker.
Creosote is hazardous in a number of different ways. It's toxic and harmful for your health, and it places your house at risk of fires.
Creosote accumulation triggers lessened airflow and this can enable carbon monoxide to develop inside your home while a fire is burning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and also colorless gas which can trigger flu-like symptoms, and can even result in death.
Besides the carbon monoxide gas accumulation, creosote itself is toxic. It could trigger inflamed skin and eyes, respiratory system problems, and is carcinogenic (cancer triggering).
The most dangerous aspect of creosote is that it is exceptionally 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 promptly surpass this degree.
Getting a chimney sweep performed is the best as well as most reliable method to get rid of creosote. Our licensed chimney service companies take great care of your chimney and also your house. We advise that you get your chimney cleaned and examined at the very least yearly in order to protect against fires and hazardous build up.
How often a chimney should be cleaned depends of exactly how frequently you use it as well as what materials you burn within. Gas burning fire places need to be examined annually. Although they burn cleaner, dampness, particles, cracks and various other concerns can develop which can permit carbon monoxide gas to get into the house.
Oil burning flues ought to be cleaned once a year to prevent soot from accumulating.
Due to the fact that wood burning fireplaces and stoves develop even more residue and creosote, they must be swept much more frequently. A good rule of thumb is to have your chimney swept after a cord of wood has been burned inside.