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What Can Cause a Chimney Fire?
Chimney liners or structural problems can allow high temperatures, sparks and embers to escape to combustible areas in walls, roofs or attics. A common cause of chimney fires is creosote inside the chimney catching fire and burning inside the chimney. A good sweeping and regular inspections can help to prevent some of these common issues.
When chimney systems are not kept up to proper standards, a regular chimney sweeping may not be enough. If a chimney liner has cracked flues or missing mortar, creosote can start to build up outside of the flue system where it cannot be cleaned. This increases the risk of a fire and prevents the system from properly protecting your home from the heat of a fire when it does happen.
Protect Yourself and Your Chimney
There is no such thing as a “safe” chimney. Of the home fires that started from a chimney or heating system, 98 percent came from chimneys that had not been swept or were in sub-standard condition. If you don’t have your chimney inspected and cleaned regularly, you are putting yourself at risk. Schedule your chimney cleaning and inspection today.
It is a centuries old tradition that chimney sweeps and pigs are linked as good luck. It was a custom on New Year’s Day for a chimney sweep and pig to stroll through the streets. It was good luck to pay a small amount to the sweep, make a wish and pull a hair from the pig!
It is considered to be good luck to see a chimney sweep on your wedding day, and most certainly to shake his hand or be kissed by him! To ensure a very
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In Germany, and all of Eastern Europe, chimney sweeps still wear an all black uniform with golden jacket buttons and a black top hat! It is considered to be good luck to rub one of your buttons when passing one by. To this day, depictions of chimney sweeps are a symbol of good luck. Around New Year’s each year, a popular gift is a small chimney sweep ornament and marzipan candy in the shape of a sweep!