flue: IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE?
- 05/08/08 03:39 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 … (2 comments)
flue: FIREPLACE SAFETY TIPS
- 04/29/08 10:44 AM
INSPECT AND CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY REGULARLY Have a chimney inspector do a safety inspection on the chimneys at least once a year. Your chimney could have a problem you cannot see. CHECK FOR CREOSOTE AND SOOT BUILD-UP.Creosote can form quickly and is a major cause of chimney fires. Check chimney and flue pipes often and clean when necessary. Never let creosote or soot build up. A chimney inspector will be able to spot creosote during the inspection of your chimney. CHECK WALLS FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT.If the wall is very hot, it could be a sign of improper installation of the chimney. Consult a … (12 comments)
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.;)
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