YOU are likely to have all sorts of plans for 2019 - changes to the home, holidays, commitments to relatives, etc. It’s a strange time of year when we think positively but are also aware...
Christmas is a time where myths come into play - it’s all part of the fun - and the chimney retains a central role in setting the stage for festive celebrations.
Getting it right is easy once you know how - you can have a great fire, pollution will be minimised, you’ll save money and your chimney will be cleaner and safer.
You can burn any type of wood, as long as it's dry. You may have heard softwoods create “tar” problems in chimneys but it’s not true. They are less dense and so you’ll need more.
Have you had a bird fly down your chimney, or worse still, make a nest on top?
We often get calls from customers who have just moved house and found themselves new owners of an open fire or wood burner. Here's what they ask...
There were around 5000 reported chimney fires 2014 – 2015. The real number will be far greater as not all fires result in an emergency call. Also, as professional sweeps, we know that some customers...
Logs stacked around a stove might look nice but it’s an accident waiting to happen.
If you use a wood burner or open fire in a Smoke Control Area it is important to know the rules.
