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Q: Will a hot fire remove or burn off creosote?

• <div><p>A hot fire alone will not remove significant creosote buildup and can be dangerous, as it risks causing a chimney fire. While the warmth from a fire can help loosen stuck tar, making treatments like creosote logs more effective, it is not a substitute for proper cleaning. For existing creosote, the safest and most effective method is to have your chimney professionally cleaned by a chimney sweep.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain my oil-fired chimney?

• <div><p>Annual inspections, soot removal, and clean-burning fuel help maintain a safe and efficient chimney.</p></div>

Q: Where is the chimney crown located?

• <div><p>Chimney crowns are located above the final brick layer at the top of a chimney. It&rsquo;s important to get regular chimney maintenance and inspection, because it is near impossible to spot chimney crown damage without getting on your roof. </p></div>

Q: Does a hearth have to be a certain size?

• <div><p>The short answer is yes, as hearths need to extend a certain distance out from the fire. This is usually around at least a foot in front but is often more, closer to two feet even. There is another distance to consider, which is the distance beyond the opening of the fireplace. Each municipality will have different code requirements. </p></div>

Q: What is the disadvantage of a wood furnace?

• <div><p>One disadvantage of a wood furnace is that you need a constant supply of wood to run it. Even if you have a good amount of wood on your property (or have another way to get affordable wood), you&rsquo;ll still need to chop it, store it, and re-fuel your furnace with it to keep your house heated. </p></div>

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Last update on January 15, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Mr. Douglas did an excellent job on my bookshelves for my office. The wood stain of the shelving complimented my desk perfectly. His work was completed in a timely manner. I am well pleased. Thank you!
DOUGLAS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Recently had a large tree with limited access removed from our property. Bryan's Tree Service was a GREAT choice for the job! Very fair price, done in a timely manner and cleanup was very impressive! Would highly recommend Bryan and his crew for any tree related issues. *****
Bryan's Tree Services
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Reviewed in October 2023
Will was there on time and worked very hard mulching bushes and small trees beside fences.
Motion Landscaping and Land Clearing
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Reviewed in April 2023
Ms Bailey and her employees did a fantastic job in painting the complete interior of our home from top to bottom. She was always very professional, prompt and true to her word. She was very patient in listening to any & all our inquiries and so helpful in assisting us with them. Per our...
Perfection Painting
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Reviewed in February 2023
They do great work and very nice and they go beyond and more to make you happy I rate the at 5 stars
Howells Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2023
Made chairs look new and they were super nice!
Plan B Services LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Brian and Nick did a wonderful job removing all my stuff in a very messy hazardous house. They also moved some stuff to my storage as well each project was done with on a very professional and careful manner I would recommend them to any future project that anyone would have. Keep up the good...
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Pensacola
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Reviewed in June 2022
He was amazing not gonna name names but I had another Handyman company in Marianna Florida and come to my house to repair my stove they shorted out my stove tripped my breaker in my house and weâ re at the computer board in the back of the stove Chris with Marianas best handyman was able to...
Marianna's Best Handyman
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Reviewed in April 2022
They were really nice and they didnt judge the way that the house looks at first. I am really pleased
Southern Belle Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2022
Chelsie & her partner really helped me. So nice to have good reliable folks after dealing with some of the contractors courtesy of Hurricane Michael. I hope to get Chelsie & Co. to return for addition work. The first two construction companies hired after Michael had really lsft my house and...
BNT Cleaning
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Masonry In the Son

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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My husband and I could not be any more happy and satisfied with the service that James Radford performed for us. 5 stars for SURE!! On time, good price and left everything cleaned after his work. You will not regret using Masonry In The Son for any fireplace needs!! Thank you James!!!!"

Response time2 days

Response rate85%

Recommended by50%of homeowners

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. I have an electric fireplace."

Recommended by78%of homeowners

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Mike out here to do a chimney sweep and inspection and he was amazing! He was very kind and had a lot of knowledge on chimneys. When the day came to do the repair he got here on time unlike most companies, and did an outstanding job with my chimney repairs. I couldn’t be more happy with Mike, the company, and the amazing chimney I know get to burn in safely!"

Recommended by76%of homeowners

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"It's been going well and I've been very pleased. They are handling everything including damage to our deck ."

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Underwood Tile & Hardwood

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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Remodeling

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

We are a new and upcoming contractor company. We are family owned and operated we specialize in remodeling, repair work, fencing, painting, flooring, and much more. Let us make your home the home of your dreams without breaking the bank. For free quotes contact me on Facebook or by calling 870-376-9950. We are looking forward to serving all of Arkansas.

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Klein and Son Construction and Excavating

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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On the exterior work the brick is a match with the existing parts of the house that were previously already brick which was a concern. Windows are a big improvement over what we had. For the price - very good.
For the partial kitchen remodel we needed a wall moved and a new electrical line added. Excellent work and quick.
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Recommended by74%of homeowners

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Pinnacle Property Care

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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job in building my new railings and support beams for the entire length of my front porch. They tore down my old rotted wood railings and support beams and did a good job cleaning up and disposing the old material. I would use them again for any re-modeling work needed outside or inside my home. They were very professional in their work and finished the job completely in the time frame that was written in the estimate.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Custom Carpentry and Handyman service. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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AandG Handyman Services

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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

AandG Handyman Services handle the essential "everyday" tasks required to keep a property functional.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

A hot fire alone will not remove significant creosote buildup and can be dangerous, as it risks causing a chimney fire. While the warmth from a fire can help loosen stuck tar, making treatments like creosote logs more effective, it is not a substitute for proper cleaning. For existing creosote, the safest and most effective method is to have your chimney professionally cleaned by a chimney sweep.

Annual inspections, soot removal, and clean-burning fuel help maintain a safe and efficient chimney.

Chimney crowns are located above the final brick layer at the top of a chimney. It’s important to get regular chimney maintenance and inspection, because it is near impossible to spot chimney crown damage without getting on your roof.

The short answer is yes, as hearths need to extend a certain distance out from the fire. This is usually around at least a foot in front but is often more, closer to two feet even. There is another distance to consider, which is the distance beyond the opening of the fireplace. Each municipality will have different code requirements.

One disadvantage of a wood furnace is that you need a constant supply of wood to run it. Even if you have a good amount of wood on your property (or have another way to get affordable wood), you’ll still need to chop it, store it, and re-fuel your furnace with it to keep your house heated.

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