For many people, having a wood-burning fireplace is something that they enjoy. Many people dream of having a house with this type of old standard fireplace. While it can be a great feature to add aesthetics as well as comfort to the home, especially on those cold winter days, it needs to be understood that this type of fireplace is going to need a certain amount of upkeep throughout the years. Unless the homeowner is experienced in servicing a wood-burning fireplace, the need for professional Fireplace Maintenance Services will be required.
The first thing to understand is that fireplace maintenance isn’t simply a luxury, it’s a necessity. The fact is that an unmaintained fireplace can be a fire hazard for the home, and gas burning fireplaces can be a potential noxious gas hazard.
One of the most common issues is the buildup of creosote inside of a wood burning fireplace. This build up is extremely combustible and if the buildup is allowed to collect for long enough, starting a fire in the fireplace could ignite the creosote and cause a fire that could spread throughout the home.
In addition, especially with gas fireplaces, carbon monoxide poisoning can be a very real danger. This invisible gas is a silent killer. The sad fact is that many people have died because of overexposure to carbon monoxide because of a fireplace that hasn’t been properly maintained, or a home that hasn’t been outfitted with carbon monoxide detectors.
Specialty liners for chimneys can help prevent the buildup of creosote and help prevent fires from starting in the fireplace and spreading to the rest of the home. However, this will be the purview of the Fireplace Maintenance Services.
If you own a home that has a fireplace, it’s likely that it’s a very appealing and desirable aspect of your home. This feature needs to be taking care of, not only so that it continues to look good, but that it continues to function properly and doesn’t put you or your home at risk. Whether it’s keeping a fireplace looking good, keeping it functioning properly, keeping it safe or all of the above, this is the company that can ensure that all of this takes place.