With temperatures falling, you are bound to spend a lot of your time indoors, but are your fireplace and chimney ready for it? I mean, let’s face it, the last thing you need to worry about is your chimney. With Chimney Safety Week (September 27- October 1, 2021) coming up, why not go for a thorough professional chimney sweep? Because dirty chimneys are just not worth it, especially with the kind of damages they can cause to your property and injuries to you or your family. Now have you been looking for chimney sweeping, maintenance, or repairs? Well, then Emberstone Chimney Solutions Charlotte is here for all your chimney-related problems. Just book an appointment and let the professionals make sure your chimney is free of any problems, and that small issues don’t turn into invasive, large repairs in the future. Chimney Cleaning and Its Importance Before lighting up your fireplace this winter make sure you have properly inspected and cleaned because why avoid vital chimney maintenance routine and incur costly problems in the future? Burning a fire in the fireplace leads to soot and creosote build-up, which is a thick, heavy, and oily residue that is very similar to tar. Now while soot can be removed easily, creosote tends to stick to chimney lining and is an easily flammable and extremely dangerous substance. Now how often should you clean your chimney? Well, chimneys need to be inspected and swept at least once a year. Safety Precautions Chimneys need to be maintained for their proper functioning, and at times, they even need to be repaired. That being said, here are some safety precaution tips for your chimney. Installing a chimney cap is an easy way to keep away snow, rain, debris, and sleet from entering the chimney. Additionally, using a mesh makes sure that critters stay out. In case your chimney cap is damaged, make sure to replace it before the coming winter. Water tends to be the greatest enemy of chimneys. This is why waterproofing the chimney becomes very important as this manages to add another layer of protection. If the masonry gets compromised because of moisture, the chimney could end up collapsing. Do you have a steep roof, and your chimney ends up getting inundated each time it rains? Well, in that case, you have to invest in cricket for your chimney. Installing a cricket will extend and protect your chimney’s life. Getting your chimney swept by professionals is the easiest way to ensure your family and home’s safety. Chimney sweeping makes sure that any problems if they exist, will be identified and sorted out. When it comes to chimneys, remember to be smart. Let’s not forget that being fire smart is more important in winters as this is when most fire accidents happen. So instead of worrying or delaying, just let the technicians at Emberstone Chimney Solutions Charlotte inspect and sweep your chimney system annually and repair wherever needed quickly.
Mortar Joint Cracking
Mortar is porous, allowing it to absorb water. Over time and with the addition of freezing temperatures, water can expand in the mortar until the joints become cracked, often with chunks of mortar falling out completely.
