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Chimney Sweeping Our chimney sweeping service is essential to maintaining the overall wellbeing of your chimney. The more regularly you have your chimney swept, the less issues you will face in the long run. A lot can go wrong when it comes to caring for your chimney, and we are here to make sure that doesn't happen.
If you don't get your chimney swept oftenenough, it can lead to the build-up of materials such as soot and creosote. Soot is the fine, dark powdery substance that is created when wood is burned. If too much soot builds up, it can fall out of your chimney into the building. Soot is extremely difficult to clean off carpets and other soft furnishings, so it's better to take preventative measures and have your chimney swept on a regular basis. Soot can also cause fires within the chimney.
Creosote is a tar-like substance that forms as the result of burning wood. More of the substance will be produced if you have a wood-burning appliance that isn't functioning as well as it should be. Different types of wood create different amounts of creosote, so it's good to consider which type of wood you are using. For example, pine causes a large amount of creosote to form and is therefore not the ideal wood to choose. Despite this, it takes only a small amount of the material to create the potential for a chimney fire. Creosote is highly flammable and can be found stuck to the walls of your chimneys, so it's important to avoid build-up as much as possible and have your chimney swept regularly.
A chimney fire can turn out to be extremely dangerous, for both the integral structure of your home or building, as well as for those that breathe in the toxic fumes. You should have your chimney inspected at least once a year, depending on how frequently you use it. Our team is fully qualified in chimney sweeping, and they have training regarding fire prevention techniques.
Servicing Various Appliances Here at Chimney Sweep Farnham, we have years of experience in servicing various appliances. We can fully service open fires and oiled fire burners, as well as wood burners. It's crucial that you have your various wood-burning appliances serviced regularly, as damaged or improperly cleaned appliances can be dangerous. In general, it is recommended that you have your wood-burning systems serviced annually.
When we come to service your wood-burning appliances, we will fully sweep the flue liner to ensure there is no debris or build-up of materials such as creosote left behind, which can cause hazardous fires. We can also carry out inspections and tests to ensure the system is fully functioning and safe for you to use. When necessary, we will repair the appliances and get them back in working order.
Fitting Bird Guards & Cowls As the top of your chimney protrudes out of the building, it can be damaged by a number of things. It is inevitable that without implementing proper systems to protect your chimney, it will accumulate debris from the outside world. Small animals such as birds can also enter the chimney, where they can then make nests. The removal of animals from a chimney can become quite costly and involve the taking apart of sections, which can be disruptive to your business or home.
Damage from outside factors can be prevented by fitting devices such as bird guards and cowls. On its own, a bird guard consists of a metal mesh fixture placed on top of the opening to your chimney. Today, bird guards and cowls are generally designed to prevent animals and debris from entering, while also averting wind and air from going down the chimney and into your home.
A cowl is a covering usually made from iron that is fitted to the chimney pot to increase the draft within your chimney. It also works to prevent backflow. Backflow occurs when the wind from outside blows air into your chimney. This air can flow all the way down the chimney back into your home, carrying soot along with it. Cowls prevent backflow as they are designed to prevent air from entering the chimney. Cowls can also be designed to rotate, as this is a more effective way to keep air from outside from entering.
We understand that while we do our work, life must go on! We therefore make sure that all of our services are carried out in a way that disrupts your everyday life as little as possible.
Your Local Chimney Sweep Service Get in touch with us today if you're interested in our chimney services. You can use the form in the sidebar to request a call back. Alternatively, you can call us on 01420 23173 or send an email over to j.s.eckersley@gmail.com . We are continuously striving to provide the best customer service possible, so we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
