How do I know if my chimney is safe?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:</p><ul><li><p>Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney</p></li><li><p>Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance</p></li><li><p>Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox</p></li><li><p>Water stains in or around the fireplace</p></li><li><p>A broken or stuck damper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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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Fedy and his partner did an excellent job installing . They were friendly, professional and answered all my questions. I would recommend them to others.
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P&R METALS
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Thanks for the Professional and Good job on my chimney build and fire box Repair Wafa Masonry I highly recommend Masonry for your chimney or Masonry work Good customer service they keep a job segue to clean. Thanks again.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Hired Guy Washington to lay a brick fire place for our summer bond fires. IÃ¢Â Â m very pleased with his work and customer service. Will be having my fence replaced with brick as well. Thank you guy! Excellent work and fast.
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Reviewed in February 2024
I highly recommend this company for their professional job on my fireplace installation . The team installed a large panel with precision and expertise . Their knowledge and skill were amazed .
MIP Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Cascade Fire Solutions did an outstanding job for me.
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My elderly mother experienced a fire in her bathroom and adjoining bedroom. Insurance called in their preferred contractor and their estimate was incredibly high - more than insurance was willing to pay. After receiving a cash settlement, it was left to us to find a contactor and get the...
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We had Plantrex do a deck resurfaced. After it was in, there was a tenant caused deck fire. Plantrex did an outstanding job on both the original resurface and on the deck repair and restoration after the fire. Cleanup, everything was great.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Mike Home Services did an excellent service in installing a new Chimney-in my home In Kirkland. Professional, expert, knowledgeable, effective communication, timely, and priced affordable. I will use the company again. The Chimney installers pointed out fire hazards as they installed the...
United Home Services 2
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Reviewed in October 2020
We now have a beautiful patio and fire pit in the back yard. We are very happy with the work. Michael was straight forward with his recommendations and I'm glad we listened as the result is great. The crew was friendly, fast, and did a wonderful clean up job at the end.
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, a faulty or broken light switch can be a serious fire hazard. Malfunctioning switches often result from loose wiring, exposed connections, or other electrical problems that can cause overheating or sparking. Warning signs include crackling, popping, or hissing sounds when you flip the switch, which indicates live electricity that could ignite nearby flammable materials. If you suspect your light switch is faulty, immediately turn off the power at the circuit breaker and contact a qualified electrician to remedy the issue.

There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:

Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney
Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance
Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox
Water stains in or around the fireplace
A broken or stuck damper

A spark arrestor is a simple metal mesh device that prevents flammable particles from escaping from a combustion source and causing a fire. You typically find these attached to gas or diesel engines on things like cars, generators, and garden tools (lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc.). Fireplace or wood-burning stove chimneys also have spark arrestors attached to or sitting under the chimney cap to capture burning embers.

Yes, spider webs are flammable, taking them from minor household nuisance to something more dangerous. Silk boasts no built-in resistance to fire, though it takes an abundance of spider webs to actually catch fire and spread. A cobweb here and there poses no major fire safety risk, so it’s not a cause for concern.

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.

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