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There has been an essential evolution of chimney designs and constructions that implement carefully engineered parameters to utilize fire safety and heat proficiency. In layman's terms, fireplaces work because heat and hot air rises. When you start up your chimney, the flue becomes hotter and subsequently less dense than the air outside. As the warm air rises, cooler air in the house flows into the fireplace, pulling and fanning out cold air in an ongoing cycle of convection. The gradual growth and accumulation on soot can effect how your home chimney performs. Layers upon layers of soot can physically create a obstruction and restrict the flow of heat, thus there shall be not enough free area for the air to vent properly. Little critters may also think that your flue is a tree in which they think they can set up home. Chimney sweeps and cleaning services tend to find leaves, vegetation, and even whole ecosystems inside of your vent! After inserting a chimney brush into the opening of your vent, you can lower and raise the brush and subsequently clean the walls of your chimney. The brush is usually connected by rods, where you can add or detach rods to accommodate the depth of your flue. This method is especially efficient because there is very little cleanup from inside the home. You can close off the opening to the fire place to help keep the soot and rubbish going all over your home. You can also opt to use the flue brush from inside the home. You work from the inside and use the brush, working from the bottom and working your way up. This is safer but can be more cumbersome and messier because you cannot seal off the opening of the fireplace and so many of the dust and ash finds its way into your home. Be sure to use furniture coverings and tarps to protect your valuables from the soot. When cleaning and repairing your flue, one of the most important and essential safety precaution is that there should be no fires when starting the maintenance process. It might seem like a rather obvious safety concern, but it is an essential one nevertheless. Another precaution when cleaning a flue is heights, ladders, and the danger of falling from a high place. You can make this aspect of chimney cleaning and repair is by being aware of your equipment and surroundings. Or you can utilize a professional service to clean and repair your chimney. You can get much more information, articles and resources about chimney repairs by visiting http://www.chimneyrepair.org ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
