Proper chimney maintenance saves money, increases security

Published April 25, 2014 at 8:01 pm | Last modified April 26, 2014 at 8:25

On the heels of the cold winter, it is important for homeowners to take a critical look chimneys, in order to assess whether the damage suffered by the use of the season. Cracks in the building or carbon black are especially important to consider the conditions and clothing.

In order to inspect your chimney, here are some tips to keep the wood in house fire rescue - safely.

Install elements to prevent the damage. Strengths It does not mean your fireplace with seal water and fire protection that will not give water during storms. Preparing to Install a chimney to prevent the ingress of steam unnecessary water damage.

These plugs also prevent dirt from entering the projection along the year, while protection against carbon monoxide, which is not detectable.

The spark catching those pesky sparks tend to "jump" of certain woods, sprayed, especially in accelerators. Without this protection, you can have sparks on dry grass or ceiling, which even a fire in your home.

Search areas and treatment of mold. Mold can wreak havoc in your home as they. A type of fungus that grows in damp and dark places Many people assume that mold is an extreme version of the form, but they are the same thing and can be treated in the same way.

Control and prevent mold can be a profitable business. A solution of four parts water to one part bleach, effort, and a wire brush met the problem quickly. If the shape is from the light to find a wide brush (like a long broom kitchen looks).

Keep it clean thicker. Bois can burn for hours, but did not burn completely to ash. After using every week, or use a ShopVac broom and dustpan, to ensure that the house is free from dirt.

For the rest of the removal of the oxygen source of the fire (smoke or linen, oxygen) before large pieces of wood coals. You can find the coals by the hand at a safe distance from the bed ash and the feeling that all the residual heat.

Make sure that the ground surface when the brick or tile is clean to prevent the ash from sticking to the joints. Finally, fire doors, clean glass with green or which product is flammable.

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