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Gas logs information for home owners
/in Gas LogsGas logs can be a good solution for a fireplace, instead of burning wood or pressed logs. Burning gas is cleaner, puts less wear and tear on fireplace and chimney which requires less maintenance.
Most conventional fireplaces are very inefficient, in terms of heating a room”. All air flow goes up the chimney and only source of heat is “radiant” heat by having something in fireplace get hot and radiate heat out to room. Concrete logs are not very effective in this, and in our opinion true ceramic logs are significantly more efficient.
Dan with Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep 714-342-7415
Glass Fireplace Doors
/in Fireplace SafetyCustom glass fireplace doors protect your family and home and help prevent heat loss. Here is a recent before and after of glass fireplace doors we installed.
Cracks in a firebox
/in Chimney Cracks, Fireplace SafetyWe get calls frequently about cracks in a firebox. Cracks depending on where they are and what type of cracking can be potentially hazardous situations or insignificant. There are about 3 different construction types of fireplaces employed in the last 70-80 years. A virtual assessment can often determine the severity of the situation and type of construction.
Chimney reline to address cracks and hazards in the flue
/in Chimney Cracks, Chimney FlueAnother advantage is that the HeatShield® system does not significantly decrease draft like a steel liner does. A decrease in draft might cause the combustion gases to spill into the house. HeatShield® is a specially formulated “Cerfractory®” sealant material that restores the integrity of your chimney’s flue to vent hazardous flue gases from your home. It eliminates the dangers in your chimney caused by gaps, cracks, and spalling for years to come. By using either the Repair System or the CeCure® Sleeve Relining System (depending on the defects found) your chimney will be restored to its original peak level of safety and efficiency.
What a Home Buyer Needs to Know About Chimneys and Fireplaces
/in Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace SafetyThe National Fire Safety Institute recommends that all chimneys and fireplaces be inspected when a property is sold.
Many people, including some chimney sweeps, think that just dropping a handheld mirror down the chimney will detect hazards. In most cases it will not. We have been to properties where a chimney sweep had been there before and said the property was safe, but there were major cracks and gaps in the flue which are a severe fire hazard. Read more