Chimney ReliningWe offer Chimney Relining in Lee's Summit, Raymore, Pleasant Hill, Raytown and Lake Winnebago
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Chimney Relining
As the most reputable Lee's Summit chimney company, we want to make sure you receive the best quality services when in need of chimney cleaning and repairs. We are also committed to helping you understand your chimney better and how to sustain the life of your chimney and fireplace. In this post, you will get to learn more about flue fires, what to do about your chimney relining or cracked liners.
What is a flue fire?
A flue fire is mostly referred to as a chimney fire. This is a type of fire that starts from the inside of your chimney piping. It is mostly caused by creosote buildup and unburned fuels. Creosote build-up is mostly caused by a lack of adequate cleaning and maintenance. Burning unseasoned woods can also lead to such fires. When unburned fuel builds up in the inside of your chimney in the form of creosote or soot, they get heated and condense to form tar-like deposits. Successive deposits will either lead to the complete plugging of the chimney or the chimney gets to temperature and oxygen level that permits the ignition of the deposits.
The high level of volatile materials present will make the fire burn intensely at a high temperature. Alternatively, old bird nests can cause chimney fires. Once a very hot ember from your fireplace falls on the old bird's nests, the fire can be as disastrous and severe as the fire caused by burning soot. Some old houses may be lucky to have chimneys that are big enough to withstand a fire outbreak.
Due to the very high temperatures at which chimney fires burn, the strength of your chimney can be affected leading to a serious distortion of the metal structures and possible collapse of the ceramic structures.
Major Causes of Chimney Fires
A number of factors have been identified as the common causes of chimney fires. Some of these causes include using wet/green fuels, operating instruments with insufficient intake of air, and operating your furnace at low temperatures for a long time accompanied by hot fires.
Chimney fires come with a number of risks. There is always the risk of having burning debris falling from your chimney uppermost part and igniting other parts of your building. However, the major danger always lies in the chimney heat passing through the masonry materials and overheating some nearby flammable materials.
This to Prevent Chimney Fires
There are certain steps you can take to prevent chimney fires in your home. Let's see some of these steps here:
1. Choose quality woods. Burning only seasoned woods can help prevent the lower fire temperatures that encourage the accumulation of creosote.
2. Air Supplies. Once the air supply is limited, a fire outbreak may happen anytime. You can prevent such chimney fires by opening the damper in your fireplace wide enough for heated smoke to move up the chimney swiftly. Anything that encourages the prolonged stay of smoke in the flue should be avoided.
The goal is to help you learn as much as you can about chimney fires and how to prevent them. We are committed to ensuring your chimney gets the professional inspection it deserves and is cleaned and maintained well enough to keep chimney fires and other problems at bay.
Other Chimney Maintenance Services we Offer
Apart from inspecting and cleaning your chimney to encourage a free flow of air and prevent a chimney fire, we also handle other aspects of your furnace and heating system repairs and maintenance like dryer vent repairs, water heater repairs, and maintenance, chimney relining, repair and replacement of cracked liners, and general heating services.
Chimney Relining
Chimney relining is one of the professional chimney maintenance services we offer. Relining is important when your chimney liner starts showing signs of wear and tear. It is important you get the right type of liner for the chimney to help your masonry withstand every potentially dangerous situation. When you contact us, we will start by inspecting your chimney liner for possible cracks and damages. Once we spot anything, we will take urgent steps to fix the damage or reline your chimney entirely if need be. In case you are wondering what makes these chimney liners so important, we will help you understand more about chimney liners below:
What a chimney liner does
Your chimney liner plays very important roles in maintaining health if your home furnace. It protects your house from a fire outbreak. Your chimney has lots of woodworks around it. If there is no liner to keep away fire, everything could go up in flames before you realize there has been a chimney fire. The major job of chimney liners is to block flames and ensure the fire does not get to other parts of your home.
These liners also protect your brickwork and n
Mortar. Your chimney will wear out and fall apart faster without a liner. A combination of heat, gases and all other byproducts produced during the burning of fuel makes your chimney lose strength fast. With a chimney liner, your chimney can serve you for a longer time without any problems. Also, chimney liners help prevent the accumulation of creosote and toxins. In all, a good liner reduces the risk you and your family faces from your fireplace considerably.
When your Chimney Needs Relining
We offer full chimney services which include chimney inspections. Our experts will inspect your chimney for cracked liners and other major issues. Addressing your chimney issues on time is always the best option. Once you get in touch with us, we will inspect your chimney thoroughly and repair all damaged parts immediately. You can call us anytime to schedule an appointment.
How We Can Help
Our trained technicians are certified and experienced to provide the best chimney relining services in Lee's Summit. We are aware of the most recent procedures and policies guiding chimney cleaning, remaining, and other repairs. We make sure we use the most suitable liner for your relining projects to ensure your chimney serves you for a very long time. When you hire us, we will install the right liner fit for your chimney.
Call us today so we can do the needful for your chimney.
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Chimney Cleaning Questions
Ken - Raymore, MO
Q: How often should I get my chimney cleaned and inspected?
A: The National Fire Protection Association standard 211 says, fireplace and vents should be cleaned and inspected once a year.
Mary - Grandview, MO
Q: How do I know my chimney sweep really cleaned my chimney?
A: Ask your chimney sweep to do a level 1 inspection after they have cleaned your chimney, This will ensure the chimney technician has done their job thoroughly.
Madison - Lee's Summit, MO
Q: Does your chimney company clean dryer vents?
A: Yes, we clean and inspect dryer vents. We recommend you get your dryer vent cleaned and inspected yearly.
Donna - Lake Winnebago
Q: My Fireplace Stinks, Especially in the summer. What can I do about this?
A: The smell is due to a creosote deposit in the chimney and it is worse in the summer because of the humidity and the air conditioner being on. A good chimney cleaning will help but we recommend a commercial chimney deodorant with a cleaning.
Q: How often should I get my chimney cleaned and inspected?
A: The National Fire Protection Association standard 211 says, fireplace and vents should be cleaned and inspected once a year.
Mary - Grandview, MO
Q: How do I know my chimney sweep really cleaned my chimney?
A: Ask your chimney sweep to do a level 1 inspection after they have cleaned your chimney, This will ensure the chimney technician has done their job thoroughly.
Madison - Lee's Summit, MO
Q: Does your chimney company clean dryer vents?
A: Yes, we clean and inspect dryer vents. We recommend you get your dryer vent cleaned and inspected yearly.
Donna - Lake Winnebago
Q: My Fireplace Stinks, Especially in the summer. What can I do about this?
A: The smell is due to a creosote deposit in the chimney and it is worse in the summer because of the humidity and the air conditioner being on. A good chimney cleaning will help but we recommend a commercial chimney deodorant with a cleaning.