The Holidays are quickly approaching. Anyone who lives in the St Louis area will
realize it seems to get cooler every day.
Here are just a few tips to get your fireplace and chimney for the holiday
season.
1)
Make Sure
your chimney is inspected. Your chimney
inspector may find issues with your chimney that you cannot see. These issues can be potentially dangerous for
you and your family, if not troublesome maintenance issues for you down the
road.
2)
Get your chimney cleaned by a professional. Any buildup from a previous fire(s) in your
fireplaces should be removed from this cleaning, giving you a safer fire for
the holidays. Some debris left over from
previous fires can potentially be dangerous.
3)
If possible, visually inspect your fireplace andchimney for any damage such as cracks.
This may be better left to a professional. This will most likely be noticed during your
chimney inspection. (see Tip #1)
4)
Make sure your chimney cap and fireplace damper
are in good working order. Chimney caps
can help keep out the unwanted critters from entering your chimney. Also, ornamental chimney caps give your home
a boost of curb appeal.
5)
Check outside your chimney for any tree
limbs. Tree limbs can be a fire hazard
if they are too close to your chimney.
They can also damage your chimney cap and limit the draft.
Having a great fireplace can be a benefit
to you and your family. The importance
of using a safe fireplace and chimney can bring peace of mind and will help you
enjoy your holiday.
