How to prevent chimney fires A chimney sweep explains.
Apex Chimney Sweeps London explains how to prevent chimney fires. It’s relatively straightforward – get your chimney swept regularly and make sure you are burning the correct fuel, particularly if you have a wood burner (don’t burn moist wood). Full details below.
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Lee Pearce: To prevent a chimney fire, a chimney needs to be maintained regularly. Part of the maintenance would be to sweep the chimney. It’s also preferable to be burning the fuel in the correct manner.
One of the biggest problems we have with chimney fires at the moment is wood burners that are burning wood that isn’t supposed to be burnt, inasmuch as its water content is too high or its not been seasoned enough, so the wood is actually holding sap within it.
If it’s less than 20% moisture then the wood is suitable to be used – if it’s above 20% moisture, it isn’t. So, if the tar builds up inside the chimney, the chimney can catch fire.
So the two main things to be aware of to avoid a chimney fire would be to sweep the chimney on a regular basis and to burn the wood (and use the appliance) correctly.
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Further Chimney Information
Please contact Apex Chimney Sweeps London if you’d like to discuss chimney and fire safety. Apex can advise you on all aspects of chimney maintenance, chimney cleaning and safety. Just call 07353 959162 and we’ll be delighted to discuss your requirements, which could be anything from chimney sweeping to fireplace sizing to Chimney CCTV surveys or dealing with chimney pots, cowls and birdguards.
Apex Chimney Sweeps London were established back in 1984 and we coverall London postcodes and North Kent.
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