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Fire safetyWhat Is Creosote and Why Does It Matter?
Creosote is a tar-like film left by wood smoke, and it burns. Here is how it forms, how its stages differ and what a sweep actually removes.
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MaintenanceHow Often Should a Chimney Be Inspected and Swept?
The standard says inspect every chimney at least once a year. Sweeping follows what the flue actually holds. Here is how the two schedules fit together and what each inspection level covers.
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MasonryTuckpointing or Rebuilding: What Your Chimney Masonry Needs
Failing mortar and damaged brick call for different repairs. A few simple checks, plus a photo or two, can tell you which side of the line your chimney falls on before anyone climbs a ladder.
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Water damageSigns Your Chimney Is Letting Water In
Stains, white powder and flaking brick all point to moisture getting through. Learn where chimneys leak, which clues matter most, and how a technician traces the water back to its entry point.
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Seeing smoke indoors or water inside?
Skip the reading and call. A technician can talk through what to do until someone can look.