by Richie Baxley | Sep 2, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, Fire Safety
Parts of a Chimney Before operating or maintaining a fireplace and chimney, it is important to know and understand the different parts of the chimney and their function in keeping your home warm and safe. Let’s start from the top down to understand all the parts of a...
by Richie Baxley | Aug 21, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, General Home Upkeep
The following are measures you should take to ensure safety while enjoying your fireplace: Preventive Roof: Keep your roof free of flammable items, such as leaves, twigs, and branches and remove any branches hanging above the chimney or flue. Use a chimney cap...
by Richie Baxley | Mar 28, 2013 | Fire Safety
On the heels of recently reported evidence that children sleep through smoke and CO alarms, routine inspections and proper fire safety measures have never been more important. The services of venting and fireplace professionals may still cost the same, but the value...
by Richie Baxley | Feb 13, 2013 | Fire Safety
A dreamy addition to your outdoor dining experience, fire pits warm the immediate area and add the charm of fire to the night. They are also, however, open fires and need to be treated with the same care as a campfire. Nothing more than shallow metal or brick bowls...
by Richie Baxley | Jan 11, 2013 | Fire Safety
When a company sets up operation, safety is sometimes overlooked in order to create a more profitable operation. It is important that safety take a forefront for a variety of reasons. It is vital that a fire safety program be set into place before the doors are even...
