FIREPLACE EDUCATION
CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE PREVENTED WITH AN ANNUAL CHIMNEY INSPECTION/CLEANING PER NFPA 211
PROPERLY SURFACED CROWNS CAN PREVENT MOISTURE DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION TO YOUR CHIMNEY
ARE YOU HAVING DRAFT PROBLEMS? CALL DIRTY CHIMNEY TODAY TO INSPECT FOR BLOCKAGES IN THE VENTING SYSTEM
DO YOU THINK YOUR FLUE LOOKS NORMAL? ANNUAL INSPECTIONS WITH A CHIMNEY CAMERA CAN CATCH POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFER WHILE BURNING THIS YEAR
NOT ONLY DOES DIRTY CHIMNEY INSPECT FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS, WE ALSO INSPECT WATER HEATER VENTS & BOILERS VENTING INTO A CHIMNEY FLUE. YOURS COULD BE HINDERING SURPRISES LIKE THIS ONE!
IS YOUR CORBEL UNPARGED AND YOU'RE SEEING SMOKE COMING BACK INTO YOUR HOUSE? THIS IS DUE TO UNPARGED CORBELS.
CALL DIRTY CHIMNEY TODAY TO INSPECT YOUR FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY
I’m Having a Home Inspection Done Prior to Closing – Do I Really Need a Chimney Real Estate Inspection, too?
Home inspectors are good at what they do. They have enough knowledge about every aspect of the home to be good at knowing what obvious things to look for. The problem is that a large portion of the chimney system is not visible to the naked eye, and those hidden areas are where a lot of fire risks and performance issues arise.
If you want to be confident that the chimney system in your new home is in good working condition and ready for continued safe use, a simple look at the exterior of the chimney from the ground and a look at the fireplace with a flashlight is simply not good enough. You need something more exhaustive and detailed.
That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 211 recommends chimney inspections when buying/selling or even building a house.
Are you a realtor? Provide additional value to your clients, set them up for success in their new homes, and give them peace of mind by recommending a real estate inspection. The feeling that comes with knowing you saved your clients hundreds or even thousands of dollars on repairs and made their home life safer is as good as it gets!
This picture showcases the incorrect way to keep your wood stacked inside your home against your appliance.
Why Is My Fireplace Smoking?
A smoky fireplace can be a serious inconvenience. The moment smoke starts pouring back into your home, the enjoyment of the evening is gone. You go from relaxing and sipping your favorite beverage to opening windows and trying to figure out what the heck is going on.
Smoke can stain your furniture, drapes, and walls, cause coughing fits and respiratory problems, and – because it contains carbon monoxide – it can make you sick. Of course, when you’re waving away the smoke, you’re not thinking about all that. You’re thinking ‘something’s wrong’ and wondering why you can’t just have a relaxing night by the fire. 😒
Well, you’re right: Something is wrong. It’s not normal for your fireplace to push smoke back into your home. But we can help you figure out what might be going on, so you can fix the problem and once again enjoy the relaxing warmth you hoped your fireplace would provide.
Call Dirty Chimney to go over some of the most common causes of a smoky fireplace and what can be done about each.
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