Your fireplace has been on a break this summer, but it’s almost time for it to shine—or burn! Before fall arrives and you depend on your fireplace for supplemental or whole-home heating, it should be maintained properly. After last winter, a fire burning day in and...
January and February are the coldest months in the continental U.S. and it’s during these months that you might burn more firewood than you have so far this winter. In order to prevent waste and for your firewood to burn warm enough to keep your home warm, use only...
The chimney liner plays a critical role in the health of your chimney system. Without a functioning flue liner, the heat produced from the fire can damage the masonry on the exterior wall.
Regular Inspection to Keep Your Fireplace and Chimney in Pristine Condition Chimney cleaning along with an annual check-up is the most essential part of chimney maintenance. Without it, a lot of problems could surface. Draft problems could start due to blockages...
The Levels of Creosote Buildup in Your Chimney The certified chimney technicians at Pristine Sweeps are fully equipped to solve all your chimney dilemmas especially when it comes to creosote that’s gradually accumulating on the chimney walls. In this situation, you...
