by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 23, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
The Rumford Fireplace – An Early Modern Fireplace Design The Rumford Fireplace, invented in the late 18th century, was one of the most important innovations in fireplace technology at the time. Learn more about its history and how it works now! The History Of The...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 23, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered how the modern fireplace came to be? It’s a great question, and in this article, we’ll take a brief look at the history and development of the fireplace, from prehistoric to modern times. Prehistoric Times – Ancient Cave Fires And In-Dwelling...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 23, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Ahh, nothing quite like the crackle of a fireplace, or the warm and welcoming heat of a wood-burning stove or furnace. And, just like any other appliance, the type of fuel you choose for your wood-burning appliances matters. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 22, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL
What Is HEPA Filtration? HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration is a standard used by a variety of different high-quality air filtration systems. Let’s take a look at the basics of HEPA now. How Does HEPA Filtration Work? HEPA filters use a special type of...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 22, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL
I occasionally come across situations where a chimney should not be swept. Sometimes the deterioration is so bad that sweeping a chimney could actually cause a collapse of the system and only make matters much worse. Here are some good examples: A chimney is no longer...
