by Eron Armour | Feb 22, 2018 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Problems
Improper clearance to combustibles was probably what really caused the structure fire. This was preventable. Sad. Chimney fire destroys Clearwater County home, sends one to hospital Posted: Feb 21, 2018 6:08 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 21, 2018 6:08 PM PST CLEARWATER...
by Eron Armour | Feb 19, 2018 | Chimney, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Problems, Chimney Sweep, Safety
BOSTON – A chimney collapsed in Back Bay – leaving a huge hole in the roof a brownstone on Beacon Street. http://www.fox25boston.com/news/chimney-collapse-under-investigation-in-back-bay/702966259
by Eron Armour | Sep 28, 2017 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Problems, Chimney Sweep
These folks dodged a bullet for sure! Good job firefighters! DEBORGIA HOME ‘LUCKILY’ SAVED FROM CHIMNEY FIRE http://www.vp-mi.com/article/20170927/ARTICLE/170929989
by Eron Armour | Nov 1, 2016 | Chimney, Chimney Problems, Wood Burning Stove
Most folks think a chimney simply exhausts smoke from your wood stove to the outside. However it not only removes the smoke, it’s responsible for supplying the combustion air which starts and sustains your fire. The old adage “nature abhors a vacuum”...
by Eron Armour | Mar 26, 2016 | Chimney, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Problems
Newer wood-burning fireplaces are generally factory built “zero-clearance” units. These are metal boxes lined with refractory panels. The fireplace is vented by an insulated metal chimney assembled in sections. Things we look for in these installations...
by Eron Armour | Feb 19, 2015 | Chimney Fire, Chimney Problems
This type of chimney fire is 100% preventable with proper chimney cleaning. Routine and proper chimney sweeping may included rotary sweeping, rotary de-glazing or treatment with a creosote modifier and re-sweeping. Luckily for the residents there was only smoke...
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