Now that autumn is upon us, there’s no time like the present than to call out your local Beaconsfield chimney sweep so they can make sure that you can keep your house warm without running the risk of setting fire to it.
You should always make sure that you have your chimney swept before use if you haven’t lit a fire for some time. There could be a blockage that you don’t know about, so it’s always best to call out a professional and experienced chimney sweep so they can take a look.
You should also make sure you have the flue inspected regularly so that you can prevent fires from breaking out into living spaces or in the loft. And always make sure that you use a fireguard in front of the fire at all times so embers can be caught before they fall on the rug.
If you do have a chimney fire, raise the alarm and get everyone out of the house as soon as you can before calling the fire department. With solid fuel appliances, you can close the ventilation down as much as you can to help stop the fire. With conventional open fires, gently splash water onto the open flames.
There are numerous reasons that chimney fires can start, from burning unseasoned wet wood and infrequent sweeping to improper appliance sizing or leaving wood smouldering away in the stove for a long period of time. It’s recommended that wood being burned should have a moisture content of no more than 17 per cent.
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