by Eron Armour | Feb 25, 2017 | Chimney, Chimney Inspection, Coeur d'Alene, Masonry, Spokane
Being a chimney sweep Spokane WA What a great and interesting job. It could be said that sweeping chimneys is like a box a chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. Spokane has masonry fireplace chimneys, masonry chimneys that serve wood stoves,...
by Eron Armour | Jan 4, 2017 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Sweep
Establish a routine for your fuel, wood burning appliance and burning technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often you need to sweep the appliance and chimney to be safe. Be aware that in a very general way, the hotter the fire is the...
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 | Oct 26, 2016 | Chimney, Chimney Sweep, How to, Wood Burning Stove
Fire starting is a crucial wood burning skill. There are two main goals during fire starting; not only starting the fire, but starting the chimney as well. Starting the chimney is a process of preheating the flue to induce draft which is the true engine that drives...
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 6, 2015 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Sweep
A fire earlier this week at the home of Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera underscores the importance of heating safety. According to ESPN.com, 55 firefighters responded to the two-alarm fire at the Rivera home in the early morning hours on Monday. They found heavy...
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