by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 21, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
The most popular time of the year in Florida to have a chimney sweep is in the Fall and before the holidays. As the holidays get closer, the demand increases even more to the point where it is tough to find any sweep available before January. This can be an issue...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 20, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Staying safe is a constant concern for a chimney sweep. Not only are we on roofs, in attics, and crawl spaces, we also have to worry about the hazardous long-term effects of creosote to our bodies and prevent inhalation and interaction as much as possible. Creosote is...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 20, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
With the addition of my home inspection background, I have seen a few occasions where after closing the sellers take what they can out of a house and even swap out the appliances! During my chimney inspection today, the same situation occurred and the sellers even...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 13, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Dangers!, Training and tips, Uncategorized
Let’s talk about a very serious topic, Carbon Monoxide (CO). Carbon Monoxide is a odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas that can be deadly to humans and animals. Carbon Monoxide is a natural byproduct of combustion and one of the purposes of why things...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 12, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
A Chimney Sweep in Jacksonville has a dirty and sometimes dangerous job but you really can’t beat the views. It can be easy to get caught up in the everyday hustle and bustle and forget what is truly important in life. Sometimes it is necessary to take five...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 12, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Popular around the 1980’s, the metal surround can be seen throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Some of these systems are still operational and one potential hazard of the metal surround is its tendency to trap combustibles around the flue termination,...
