Spring cleaning means it’s time to break out the heavy duty cleaning products and tools and prepare to clean out spaces you haven’t reached in months. With determination and a little bit of elbow grease, you can effectively clean out some of the hardest to reach spots in your home like the ceiling fans, behind the stove, and all of the light fixtures. But one spot in your home you should probably leave alone is the chimney.
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Monday, June 1st, 2015Why Do You Need To Have Your Chimney Flue Cleaned?
Monday, August 27th, 2012Having your chimney flue cleaned is important to the health and safety of your family. 2nd Generation Chimneys is a Minneapolis chimney company that provides thorough chimney flue cleaning, call us today if you need to schedule an appointment!
The Importance of Having Your Chimney Flue Cleaned
When a fireplace or wood stove is used, smoke goes up the chimney where it finally reaches the outside air. Creosote forms when wood is burned incompletely, or when it is a smoky fire without enough oxygen that causes black smoke to go up the chimney. During this process the smoke often leaves behind creosote, a dark brown or black tar-like substance that gets deposited on the walls of the chimney.
Creosote can be a fire hazard if too much of it builds up on the inside walls of the chimney.
There are a few kinds of creosote that have differing degrees of stickiness and are each harder to remove than the previous one:
- Soot that is feather-light and dull gray, brown or black in color that is easy to remove
- Granular black accumulation that is still fairly easy to remove with a stiff chimney brush
- Tar-like black coating that is very hard to remove, even with scrapers and power rotary whips
- Shiny black coating that looks like the inside of the chimney has been glazed over and is nearly impossible to remove
Generally speaking creosote buildup happens during wood burning. While gas fireplaces burn cleaner, they do let off a lot more moisture which can cause other kinds of build-up to occur. Additional types of debris that can clog the chimney flue are droppings from animals, nesting of birds, and debris from the presence of insects. The best way to prevent animals from nesting in the chimney is to have a chimney-top screen.
Having a professional chimney sweep in Minneapolis such as those at 2nd Generation Chimneys perform your chimney flue cleaning will ensure that not only is it properly cleaned, but that any venting problems or chimney deterioration are identified, as well as any cracks in the liner are found and fixed, and that where applicable new liners are installed.
Inspections and Cleanings Help Reduce Flue Fires
Monday, January 16th, 2012Did you know annual chimney inspections and cleanings can greatly reduce flue fires? Dirty flues lead to chimney fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, and possible loss of property and life. Many of these fires are caused from the ignition of creosote that builds up in the chimney with normal use of your fireplace. 2nd Generations Chimneys is a complete chimney service company in Minnesota. Their services include relining, restoration, chimney caps and dampers and chimney cleaning. They lead the way for best service and products for residential, commercial and industrial building in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Call them at 612-922-9600 and visit them online at www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com .
Chimney Services Unmatched! 2nd Generation Chimneys
Monday, January 9th, 20122nd Generation Chimney’s proudly offers a wide variety of chimney services to the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Relining, restoration, chimney cleaning and inspections are some of the services we offer. Since 2001 we have serviced 50,000 homes and have spotless reputation. We also service commerical and industrial buildings as well. You will find that we have serviced many of the finest residential, commercial and industrial buildings in the area. Our expertise is unmatched! Call us at 612-922-9600 and visit us online at www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com .
Prevent Chimney Fires With Yearly Chimney Inspections
Monday, January 2nd, 2012Having your chimney swept and inspected regularly improves the air quality in your home, and is important to the prevention hazards that can arise from creosote build-up, obstructions or cracks. It is recommended to have a regular yearly check of your chimney. Call 2nd Generation Chimneys in Minnesota at 612-922-9600 and to learn more about all of their services at www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com .
A Better Chimney Service Company, 2nd Generation Chimneys
Monday, December 5th, 2011You clearly can’t find a better chimney service company in the Twin Cities area. 2nd Generation Chimneys has a rare A+ rating with the BBB, A rating with Angies List and 5 out of 5 stars with Service Magic. We are licensed, bonded and fully insured. Give us a call at 612-922-9600 and to learn more about chimney relining, restoration and chimney cleaning services visit www.2ndgenerationchimenys.com .
Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Damper Very Important
Monday, November 14th, 20112nd Generation Chimney’s of Minnesota can take care of any problem your having with your chimney. From a complete restoration to relining or just having your chimney cleaned or are looking to have a chimney cap replaced. Call 2nd Generations Chimneys at 612-922-9600 and for more information visit them at www.2ndgenerationschimneys.com .
The lack of a damper may be causing several problems within your home including; heating and cooling loss, cold drafts, moisture and musty smells. A top sealing damper is the key. Less expensive to replace, this damper system provides a tight seal and has shown consistent $100 + savings on heating bills in a single season. This damper is easily installed on the top of your chimney by a qualified technician. 2nd Generation Chimneys offers these dampers at a reasonable price, and we are factory authorized to service and install these dampers. Let a 2nd Generation Chimneys technician install one for you today.
Accumulation Of Creosote In Chimneys, Dangerous
Monday, October 17th, 2011It doesn’t take much accumulation of creosote for a chimney fire to start. Early Fall is a perfect time to have your chimney cleaned out. Before you start to build a fire or starting up your heating system is the best time to schedule your cleaning. 2nd Generation Chimneys does chimney cleanings and chimney inspections all year around. Now is a great time to call us at 612-922-9600 . To learn more about our services which include chimney restoration & chimney relining go to www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com .
Preventive Chimney Maintenance
Monday, October 3rd, 2011When it comes to your chimney preventive maintenance is always more cost-effective. Avoid repairs by having an expert like 2nd Generations Chimneys inspect your chimney. Annual inspections are critical for chimneys regularly used, Those of us who live in Minnesota use our chimneys quite often. But even occasional use chimneys should be routinely inspected and cleaned if necessary. 2nd Generations is a complete chimney service company including chimney restoration, chimney relining and chimney restoring. Call them at 612-922-9600 and to learn more go to www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com .
Honest & Affordable Minnesota Chimney Sweep
Monday, September 12th, 20112nd Generations Chimney’s guarantees to be the most informative, honest, and affordable chimney sweep Minnesota offers. We make it our #1 priority to give you the correct information that you need to make your fireplace safe. From chimney sweeping, chimney relining and chimney restoration we are experts! You can rely on us! Give us a call at 612-922-9600 and visit us online for more information at www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com .