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Q: How long do you burn a creosote log by itself?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Do creosote logs work?

• <div><p>Creosote logs can help to reduce new creosote build-up by about 60%, however they don&rsquo;t replace regular cleaning. While creosote logs can help to prevent build-up of creosote in your chimney, they won&rsquo;t remove build-up that&rsquo;s already there. Creosote logs can be used as a preventative measure in conjunction with regular cleaning, but you will still need to clean your chimney about once per year.</p></div>

Q: Does vinegar work to clean a stone fireplace?

• <div><p>If you would rather use vinegar to clean the stone fireplace instead of dish soap, this mixture should work fine. Vinegar is slightly acidic, however, so it may etch some kinds of stone without quite a bit of diluting. For a stone fireplace, dilute it to about one cup of vinegar for every gallon of hot water. It&rsquo;s a smart idea to test the diluted mixture in an inconspicuous area of the fireplace and watch for etching. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/six-clever-ways-clean-vinegar.htm">use vinegar to clean</a> quite a few different items around your home, and it&rsquo;s especially good at removing stains.</p></div>

Q: How thick should a chimney crown be?

• <div><p>Chimney crowns should be at least 2 inches thick at their thinnest point. If the crown is thinner than 2 inches, it&rsquo;s more likely to be damaged and allow water to seep into the chimney.</p></div>

Q: How likely is a chimney fire?

• <div><p>Depending on who&rsquo;s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren&rsquo;t exactly common&mdash;but they&rsquo;re not rare, either. Since they&rsquo;re so dangerous, it&rsquo;s important to take precautions to prevent them.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2024

Reviewed in December 2024
Very happy with the job Trent did cleaning and providing maintenance on our gas fireplace. Prompt service and great communication, with attention to detail. Very highly recommended. Thanks very much, Trent.
CleanAir Chimney Care LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Shield Exteriors put a metal roof on my house this week. It is beautiful! They did a great job and I am very pleased with the results, and it was all completed in one day. My house looks better than ever!
Shield Exteriors
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Reviewed in March 2024
They also took down the chimney and covered over where the chimney was at very happy with their work and real fast and quality work
Breezewood Commercial Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2024
Over a two day period Moir Electric fixed a broken light switch and exhaust fan in our bathroom; fixed bad wiring in a ceiling fan in our den and the lights are working again on the fan because of this; installed a back porch light and light switch; and fixed a light fixture in our basement. The...
Moir Electric
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Reviewed in February 2017
It has gone fine, the roof had to be repaired and then the fireplace will be the last project before final painting and then that room will be done.
JS Design & Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2016
The two men who came were kind and got the job done. The quote was exactly what I paid. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and refer them on to others. I can't wait to use my like-new fireplace.
Dusty Brothers, Inc
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Reviewed in April 2016
The inspector arrived on time, greeted us with a handshake. Upon entering the house each time, he would put on the fabric 'booties' over his boots as to protect the floors. Very thorough with details, photos. I may not have followed him around every minute, but knew I didn't need to...I could...
Indiana Home Inspection Services Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2016
Denny Hadaway is a "Jack of all Trades." He not only can do drywall repair and paint; he has an endless list of talents. Every time he's in my home and I ask him "Do you know any one who can do this for me? His response is "I can do that." He just finished a bathroom this past week and was...
Hadaway Painting Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
Employees are very friendly and service was professional. Used last year and we had no living bugs. So will continue this service annually. If any problems, they come out right away to take care of. I had a few ants coming in from fireplace and they were out the next day to take care of....
Arrow Services Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
All items accomplished per discussion with service writer. The items were in response to an energy audit performed by Northeastern REMC, a free service to their customers. It took the workers a bit longer to accomplish all the work, but they didn't shortcut anything. In fact, they found an area...
MOMPER INSULATION
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Old Smokey's Fireplace & Chimney

4.7(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Install+12 more

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Workman called beforehand and arrived on time. Took fireplace apart, thoroughly cleaned and inspected it. Explained what was wrong and what he did to fix it.

Very helpful and professional."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+7 more

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers and office staff were easy to talk to, well informed, courteous , and efficient. They performed a thorough inspection. Recommended and installed a stainless liner and cap for the furnace flue and a new damper on the fireplace flue. Their price was better than previous quotes and even set up a partial payment plan. I am very pleased with the work they did."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+3 more

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shamrock Chimney is a leading provider of chimney inspection, cleaning, and repair services. With a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, our experienced team offers comprehensive solutions for maintaining and enhancing the functionality of your chimney system. We utilize the latest techniques and equipment to ensure that your home remains safe and comfortable. At Shamrock Chimney, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, and dedication to fostering lasting relationships with our clients.

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Clean Force Power Washing LLC

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Commercial and residential cleaning and power washing

+11

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Atzel

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+1 more

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I’ve been working on commercial and residential projects for over 5 years

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Jadyn Melching

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

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I am a hard worker with multiple cleaning references, and I am eager to do the most I can in the time I am given. I am just a young person trying to use my skills to make some extra money to make ends meet.

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Camilos signature services llc

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

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We are proud to offer our services to all , we specialize in remodeling, new builds, handyman, residential cleaning , commercial cleaning, demolition. We look forward to working with you!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Williams & Embry Restoration LLC

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are awesome and very professional!! I highly recommend them to anyone!!"

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Elite Stucco & EIFS Solutions

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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Ossian, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Stucco was great! Their price was very reasonable and they were very professional. They kept the job-site clean and got our repair done quickly. The quality of the work was excellent! Would highly recommend"

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

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.

Creosote logs can help to reduce new creosote build-up by about 60%, however they don’t replace regular cleaning. While creosote logs can help to prevent build-up of creosote in your chimney, they won’t remove build-up that’s already there. Creosote logs can be used as a preventative measure in conjunction with regular cleaning, but you will still need to clean your chimney about once per year.

If you would rather use vinegar to clean the stone fireplace instead of dish soap, this mixture should work fine. Vinegar is slightly acidic, however, so it may etch some kinds of stone without quite a bit of diluting. For a stone fireplace, dilute it to about one cup of vinegar for every gallon of hot water. It’s a smart idea to test the diluted mixture in an inconspicuous area of the fireplace and watch for etching. You can use vinegar to clean quite a few different items around your home, and it’s especially good at removing stains.

Chimney crowns should be at least 2 inches thick at their thinnest point. If the crown is thinner than 2 inches, it’s more likely to be damaged and allow water to seep into the chimney.

Depending on who’s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren’t exactly common—but they’re not rare, either. Since they’re so dangerous, it’s important to take precautions to prevent them.

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