Chimney Fire Safety

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Chimney fire safety.

National chimney safety week 2020 september 27 october 3 is designed to educate homeowners on the inherent dangers of fireplaces and provide them with tips to reduce their risk of suffering. When a chimney fire occurs in a masonry chimney whether the flue is an older unlined type or tile lined to meet current safety codes the high temperatures at which they burn around 2000 f can melt mortar crack tiles cause liners to collapse and damage the outer masonry material. Also leaves or twigs that could fall inside are highly flammable and can result in a chimney fire. Ensure good air supply.

Animals or birds setting up residence in the chimney could ignite a chimney fire. This is due to the high temperatures the chiminea can reach while being used. Make sure there are no branches or trees within 15 feet of the top of your chimney always keep your hearth area clean and void of combustibles use a sturdy. Put a chimney fire extinguisher into the fireplace or wood stove.

The chimney structure is protected from damage thereby reducing the chances of a chimney fire. Close the glass doors on the fireplace. Install a chimney cap. Most often thermal shock occurs and tiles crack and mortar is displaced which provides a pathway for flames to reach the combustible wood frame of the house.

If you place your chiminea on a wooden deck without proper protection you run the risk of setting your deck on fire. A chimney cap prevents unwanted elements in your chimney. The base of a chiminea can set fire to things such as wood cloth and grass. Always place your chiminea on a fireproof or fire resistant surface.