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Chimney Repair Rochester Hills: Preventing Chimney Fires


Chimney Repair Rochester Hills: This is a warning about the danger of chimney fires and ways to prevent them. The chimney sweep does not get much thought. Most people don’t spend much time worrying about this potential dangerous situation. Why? Out of sight, out of mind. What you can’t see won’t hurt you…or will it?

Hiring a chimney sweep and chimney maintenance professional is important to prevent a chimney fire. A chimney fire can be devastating. Do you know what causes chimney fires?

The Anatomy of a Chimney Fire

When you burn wood in your fireplace the smoke it releases travels up the chimney. The smoke is full of matter that condenses on the flue liner. This matter is called creosote. As soon as the creosote has been produced, it continues to bond to the walls, waiting for a flame or spark to ignite it. That is why hiring a chimney sweep, as well as regular chimney sweeping is so critical.

The type of wood that you burn in your chimney can affect the amount of chimney sweeping that is required. The material burned can affect the amount of creosote that builds up along the chimney flue liner. Unseasoned wood (green), for example, is the key perpetrator. Unseasoned wood holds a lot of moisture which needs to be removed in order for it to burn. Unseasoned wood produces a cooler smoke than seasoned wood and is more likely to condense inside your chimney. Using unseasoned wood increases how regularly you will need to have a chimney professional come out to sweep your chimney.

The temperature also plays an important role on the effects of your chimney. The cold air outside helps to cool off the smoke from your fireplace and also causes condensation to form creosote. Creosote is the leading cause of fireplace chimney fires. Have your chimney swept by a chimney cleaning professional. A chimney that runs up the side of your home rather than through the center is more likely to form condensation and creosote.

In order to burn properly fire needs heat, fuel, and air. Using your fireplace properly can affect the amount of chimney sweeping necessary. Failure to open the damper completely or closing the glass doors on your fireplace will restrict airflow. Adequate air flow allows the smoke to escape before it condenses. Where there is smoke there is creosote. When you have creosote you need a chimney sweep.


Bulky, compressed bundles of wood will burn cooler and cause more condensation. Hotter fires are best. Do not burn cardboard or paper in your fireplace because the small flaming pieces of ash can drift up your chimney and ignite the existing creosote.

There is no way to completely prevent creosote, but you can keep it down to a minimum. Chimney sweeping and cleaning is the only way to remove creosote build-up and prevent chimney fires. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep on a regular basis to be safe.

A chimney sweep or chimney cleaning professional will also look for other damages that need attention. If you have any doubts about the condition of your chimney, call a chimney sweep professional who specializes in chimney repair today.

BRICK REPAIR LLC (248) 895-7752

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WHY HIRE A CHIMNEY SWEEP & CHIMNEY REPAIR PROFESSIONAL FROM BRICK REPAIR LLC?


The information below is provided by a Brick Repair LLC chimney sweeping and chimney restoration contractor with 12 years of experience specializing in masonry restoration and chimney repair. They are experts at matching brick and mortar color for any chimney repair project. Brick Repair LLC offers free estimates or answers for any of the following services: chimney repair, chimney re-builds, tuck-pointing, natural stone, chimney cleaning, limestone replacement, cultured stone, fireplace repair, brick porch repair, brick porch construction, brick wall construction, pointing and re-pointing work, grout replacement, historic chimney repair, and historic restoration.


Our chimney sweeps and fireplace specialists look forward to the opportunity to help you with your brick, block, or stone chimney and porch projects.


Unfortunately there are a lot of poor chimney repairs out there. On many occasions our chimney and fireplace repairmen have had to redo or re-build a chimney or porch that some one else built or tried to pass of as a quality a chimney repair. We have found chimneys crowned with mortar instead of concrete and brick replaced by stacking the bond, as well as countless times where a wall was no where near level or plumb


When looking for someone to do your chimney repair, buyers beware! There are so many fly by night chimney repair companies out there. Don’t be fooled by a slick talking salesman. Have you been told you need to have your chimney repaired?  If you have not inspected your chimney personally, don’t take the word of some guy of the street that hands you a business card or flyer. We will provide you with photos of your chimney repair project from start to finish. Your local handyman is not the person to use on your chimney repair or brick wall repair. The masonry field takes years to learn. Use a professional masonry contractor for any of your masonry repairs. Using the tips below will help you find a good masonry contractor for any chimney repair or masonry restoration project.

1. Use insured contractors

2. Use a reputable company
3. Ask for references
4. Look at their previous work or photos of it
5. If your job involves demolition, use a company specialized in it
6. Get something in writing

A lot of very good chimney sweeps, masonry contractors, and chimney repair companies are in business. Don’t let a con man or handy man taking on more than he can handle ruin your brick chimney repair experience.


Looking for a chimney sweep or bricklayer in Michigan? Call (248) 895-7752. We are specialized in masonry restoration and chimney repair. Our chimney sweeps can help you with any chimney cleaning or masonry fireplace project. Our services include tuck-pointing, brick repair/replacement, chimney cleaning, chimney sweeping,chimney repair, block or stone replacement, new construction, chimney replacement, chimney repair, and porch repairs.