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CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES & FIREPLACE CLEANING

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IS YOUR HOME SAFE FROM A CHIMNEY FIRE?

Chimney fires are a significant concern in the United States, with thousands occurring annually, leading to substantial property loss and potential injuries. Here are some key statistics:

  1. Annual Occurrence: Approximately 14,000 chimney fires occur annually in the United States, primarily caused by creosote build-up.
  2. Financial Impact: These fires result in nearly $125 million in property loss annually.
  3. Proportion of Residential Fires: Chimney fires constitute around 6% of all home fires, contributing to the estimated 358,500 home fires that occur each year.
  4. Confined Fires: Confined fires, which include those in chimneys, flues, or fuel burners, account for 77% of residential building heating fires.

The bottom line is that chimney fires are a significant problem in this country, and you need to protect your home and family by taking reasonable care and following a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule.  A Sweep Across The Bay can help you with all of these matters.

BENEFITS OF PROPER CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES

Help ensure the safety of you and your family.  Maintain optimum efficiency of the chimney and fireplace.   Protect your house against chimney fires.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

On cooler days and during cold snaps in Sarasota and the Tampa Bay Area, burning a fire in one’s chimney is a great way to warm up the house. Unfortunately, many people are poorly informed about the importance of keeping their chimney clean. Improper chimney maintenance causes a substantial number of preventable deaths and injuries each year.

WHY CHIMNEY FIRES OCCUR

Creosote (a very flammable by-product of combustion) accumulation is the main reason chimney fires occur. If the build-up of creosote on the chimney’s inside surface ignites, a chimney fire ignites. Chimney cleaning helps prevent this build-up and thus reduces the possibility of a chimney fire. In addition, extreme high temperatures produced by a chimney fire can damage the chimney; the heat can warp metal chimneys or crack the tile liner on masonry chimneys. If the warping or cracks are not repaired, the next chimney fire could be even more dangerous. During normal use, the sparks generated by the fire in the stove could go through the cracks or holes into the attic or the framework surrounding the chimney, causing a serious house fire, the loss of property, or even the loss of life.

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WHY CHIMNEY CLEANING /PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES IS IMPORTANT

In addition to removing the creosote buildup and reducing the possibility of a house fire, chimney cleaning can also help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is emitted by chimneys and can be life-threatening if ingested in large doses. Carbon monoxide poisoning claims about 4,000 lives a year in the U.S. In addition, about 10,000 people are ill because of lower levels of exposure to carbon monoxide. Most cases of carbon monoxide poisoning are due to inadequate ventilation or poor maintenance of appliances, or blocked or leaky flues and chimneys. Chimneys can become blocked for various reasons, including birds or other animals nesting inside or on top of the chimney or possible degradation of the flue. A blocked flue can lead to carbon monoxide leaking into your home. For this reason, chimney cleaning is very important. The Chimney Safety Institute recommends that homeowners who light fires in their fireplaces thrice a week during the heating season should have their chimneys inspected and cleaned once a year.

HOW WE PERFORM YOUR CHIMNEY CLEANING/CHIMNEY SWEEP

There are different types of fireplaces, so there are different types of cleaning processes, for example, rotary or manual chimney sweep services. Both cleaning processes are done thoroughly using brushes and vacuums to ensure that there is no mess left behind after cleaning. All cleanings come with a level 1 inspection, which includes checking all readily accessible areas of the chimney, looking for cracks, clearances, etc.

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