Creosote: Why It’s Dangerous

Creosote is a substance the forms in your chimney as you burn fires, and it can pose some serious threats to your household. This is one reason why the CSIA urges homeowners to invest in annual inspections! By hiring an educated, experienced chimney technician to look...

The dangers of creosote

Each time you burn a fire in your fireplace, the smoke that travels up the chimney cools and causes condensation on the walls of your chimney flue. That condensation hardens into creosote. You might be familiar with creosote — it’s what your chimney sweep clears away...

Diagnosing chimney odors

A stinky chimney can cause a great deal of frustration and embarrassment. When your chimney stinks, that odor can permeate your home and be nearly impossible to get rid of on your own. There are a few common causes of chimney odors, and identifying what is causing...