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,...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 12, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
One common issue I see is where flashing is replaced on a chimney with replacing the kickout flashing. In Florida we have to constantly battle water and considering the amount of water that runs off of a roofline, kickout flashing can divert thousands of gallons of...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 12, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Sometimes I come across a situation where the sellers have either painted the attic (white most of the time) or try to keep me from inspecting the attic area. The is a instant red flag and once I gain access, typical I find a lot of damage. Just a few instances of...
