Currently, the chimney industry has 3 phases of certifications: The Chimney Sweep www.csia.org or Chimney Sweep Technician www.gotofire.com The Chimney Inspector www.gotofire.com The Installer (hearth Appliances) www.nficertified.org All of these require a certain level of committment to the area in which one is being certified. The best way to have a full understanding of a chimney to obtain more than one certification. Always verify someone credentials, it takes just a few seconds on the internet. (1 comments)
chimney education: Chimney efflorescence tells a bigger story
- 06/03/10 01:48 AM
Here in the northeast we have very unique venting situations and challenges for our heating appliances. How many times have you seen a path of efflorescence on a chimney similar to the pattern on the right hand side of the chimney? This is actually an indication of a serious problem with the venting of the heating appliances. When you can visually make out the path of an internal flue on an external chimney, look deeper. This flue is serving 2 gas fired appliances; a fan assisted 86% efficient furnace and a 40,000 BTU Water heater. Both appliances are creating interior flue (3 comments)
chimney education: Sussex County Realtors: Hold a chimney educational session in your office
- 06/01/10 01:04 PM
Sussex county is filled with chimney issues that are very distinct to the region of our state. Many people heat with wood, pellet and biomass and central heating is more than likely oil fuel in most homes. Host a chimney educational session for your office with informative handouts, important chimney information for realtors and some key things to spot in the field. This can be scheduled at your offices convenience. Call Jenn at 973 398 3978 to schedule your offices session. Ryan and Son Chimneys and its President, William Ryan IV have been leaders in chimney education not only in New (0 comments)