Fireplace Maintenance
As mornings get shorter as well as the weather gets colder, the people I was with and I retreat indoors to the warmth of our homes.
If you have a fireplace, fall is a good time to make sure the chimney as well as flue are in good working order.
First, you should visually assess the chimney from the outside. Ensure that it is not leaning, chipped, cracked, corroded, stains, loose, or has any holes. If your chimney is exposed to the attic, make sure to check there too. Make sure you have a good chimney cap. You may need to install on or replace your existing 1. This can reduce damage caused to a chimney by water as well as wildlife. Rain as well as snow can enter an uncapped chimney as well as cause expansion disfigure. Inside the house, check the section around your chimney for any dampness or stains. These could be caused by faulty flashing around the chimney at the roofline, or by a disfigured flue liner. If you see signs of water around your chimney, call a professional. Check if the flue is sooty or in disrepair. Open the clean out door from the base of the flue, located either in your basement or outside the house… Using a small mirror as well as flashlight to see up the flue, look for buildup of soot as well as also any holes, cracks, or separations. Check the brickwork in your fireplace for wear as well as tear. Also don’t forget to check the damper. It should open as well as close easily. Chimney safety should be a high priority for every homeowner. With regular fireplace maintenance, your number one source of heat can provide you years of good service. A chimney professional can spot things that even a diligent homeowner could miss. Call a professional to do regular cleanings as well as safety checks as a area of your beach house maintenance routine.