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spark arrestor: WHEN SHOULD YOU RECOMMEND A CHIMNEY INSPECTION? - 02/03/09 01:31 PM
The short answer is that you should recommend a chimney inspection every time.However, there are a few specific items you can look for that should prompt a chimney inspection:
A missing spark arrester. This is needed for fire safety and may be indicative of other issues. If a proper spark arrester is present it may be seen at the very top of the chimney.
Exterior cracking. This can mean need for minor repairs or possibly a more serious condition could exist.
Gaps where the chimney meets the house means the chimney structure has shifted and may need to be stabilized or … (8 comments)
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spark arrestor: IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE? - 05/08/08 10:39 PM
According to the U. S. Fire Administration (USFA) 36% of residential home fires are due to creosote buildup (a tar-like substance that sticks to the walls of a chimney when wood is burned) in chimneys and stovepipes. That adds up to 26,000 fires, 137,000 million dollars in property damage and 60 human deaths annually.
The USFA and Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages you to practice the following fire safety steps to keep those home fires burning safely:
Have your chimney or wood burning stove inspected and cleaned annually by a by a certified chimney … (1 comments)
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