Why is Spring the Great Time for Brick Chimney Cleaning?
Spring is a great time for chimney repairs and cleaning Most homeowners stop operating their fireplace systems during the lovely spring weather because of the longer days and higher temperatures. But after a long winter of use, the weather change and absence of use offer the ideal chance for masonry repairs and cleaning. All winter long, your wood stove, chimney, fireplace or other appliance has been working hard. It’s tempting to put it off until next year now that it’s becoming warmer outside. But stop! A certified chimney sweep should inspect and, if necessary, clean your chimney flue in the spring and also perform spring chimney repair for you. The importance of annual chimney sweepings To keep your fireplace burning as securely and effectively as possible, you should do annual chimney sweepings. During a chimney sweep, a certified chimney sweep will remove any soot, ash, creosote, or debris from the chimney using special brooms and other tools. Removing creosote ...