There’s far more to a masonry (brick) chimney than meets the eye. While some homeowners may be vaguely familiar with a chimney’s interior, we have customers where the only thing they know about a “chimney” is that “this is the place where all the smoke goes out!”. Knowing about these parts and their functions can be useful when talking with a fireplace…
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Creosote is the residue that forms in the chimney flue when burning any solid fuel (like wood). Creosote is unburned “hydrocarbons” that collect and accumulate on the flue walls. Believe it or not, smoke is comprised (mostly) of water vapor! (Think of smoke as a “tar fog!”) There are three forms or “stages” (or degrees) of creosote. All three stages are combustible and should be addressed. First Degree Creosote…
Are you aware of the requirements to operate a chimney sweep company in Wilmington? Seaside Sweep, Inc. is the only chimney maintenance company in this area that has been certified by the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) and are members of the NCSG (National Chimney Sweep Guild). Having proudly served in this industry for over…
There are 3 levels of Chimney Inspection As per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 211 Standards 1) Level 1 Inspection Recommended if you have not changed – and do not plan to change your heating appliance or system. Considered appropriate during annual service visit and during flue cap installation. Technicians do not need to use tools…
Why do I need my chimney swept and inspected? Creosote is the “fuel” of a chimney fire! If you burn wood in your fireplace or stove, creosote is a fact of life. This organic compound forms during the combustion process when burning wood (it contains all the unburned “hydrocarbons” and is nasty, nasty stuff) it then adheres to and accumulates on the walls of your…
