Do you leave the damper open when burning a creosote log?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold. </p></div>

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DMD Flooring
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Reviewed in November 2024
Great job installing pavers and concrete floors. Very good communication. Job done in timely matter and a reasonable price.
Bella Vista Landscaping INC.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Dale, is a great worker, super responsive, respectful and reasonably priced. He removed approximately 13 trees from my property. And I wanted to keep the stumps for fire wood and burn the branches. He took his time, cut, stacked, and organized all of pieces. And burned the branches. He did great...
Greenwald Initiative
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Reviewed in August 2022
Mike Pace was very professional and explained the cost of service up front. He checked the circuits to determine the problem and quickly found a solution. Although he had to return to replace the circuit breaker, he installed he was most courteous and quickly installed the new part and tested...
Mister Sparky of Gainesville
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Reviewed in July 2022
Stan does a great job. We have used him for many home projects - interior and exterior painting, fencing, inside barn door installation, building garage storage loft and work bench, electrical, plumbing, ceiling fan and light fixture install, etc etc. Will definitely hire him again. We plan to...
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The process was very easy, everything from the initial consultation to the installation was great.
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Fast, efficient, clean installation that works well
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Excellent experience, contacted shortly after requesting information. Everything was explained and all my questions were answered. They were willing to work with me (I had received a new condenser as a gift from family) and install my unit while pairing it with a new air handler. Installation...
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Reviewed in January 2021
Personable, hard working, kind , honest and knowledgeable as to what service(s) would benefit me the most. Very reliable, and on time for his appointments both for the quote and the installation. The pictures he took in my attic demonstrated the need for duct sealing and hole plugging where...
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is generally safe to have a fire pit on a deck, but you must adhere to building codes and take several safety precautions. For both built-in and freestanding models, you must use a heat-resistant barrier, such as a fire pit pad or heat shield, between the pit and the deck. Additionally, consider the weight of the fire pit and ensure your deck can structurally support it, reinforcing it if necessary. The fire pit must also be positioned a safe distance from your house, particularly from materials like vinyl siding, to prevent heat damage.

Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

You should only use water to put out a fire in your fireplace in an emergency situation. Even then, it is better to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire quickly. Make sure every room in your house that has a fireplace also has a fire extinguisher—and that everyone in your household knows how to use one.

In general, it will take about 90 minutes to burn the creosote sweeping log by itself, allowing it to work its magic. This may be longer or shorter depending on the conditions of your chimney.

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