Chimney Fire Safety

The chimney structure is protected from damage thereby reducing the chances of a chimney fire.

Chimney fire safety.

Close the glass doors on the fireplace. Always place your chiminea on a fireproof or fire resistant surface. The base of a chiminea can set fire to things such as wood cloth and grass. Also leaves or twigs that could fall inside are highly flammable and can result in a chimney fire.

This is due to the high temperatures the chiminea can reach while being used. Use a garden hose to spray down the roof not the chimney so the fire won t spread to the rest of the structure. Ensure good air supply. Install a chimney cap.

As a result your chimney is easier to keep clean. If you place your chiminea on a wooden deck without proper protection you run the risk of setting your deck on fire. 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. Put a chimney fire extinguisher into the fireplace or wood stove.

Close the inlets on the wood stove. 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. A chimney cap prevents unwanted elements in your chimney.