by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 6, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
It may not be one of the most exciting things to do (kinda like having your car worked on), but performing regular maintenance on your dryer venting system is essential for safety and also extends the life of your dryer. Consider this, a dryer vent is only four inches...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 6, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Several theories exist but certainly no one knows for sure. One of the most popular theories is that King William of Great Britain was saved by a chimney sweep after almost being killed by a runaway horse carriage. Another theory is that a chimney sweep was working...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 6, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
So you may have heard me talk about clearances to combustibles once or twice before but here is a quick example of what the heat does to combustibles and how it can start a fire. As heat is absorbed by a combustible, in the form of radiant heat, it slowly breaks down...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 6, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
So anyone who knows me is aware that I am a little bit obsessed with training and certifications. I typically spend a few thousand dollars a year and several weeks of my time on education and obtaining new certifications. 2019 will finally be the year for one of the...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 5, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
As a chimney sweep, you see the good, bad, and dangerous when it comes to chimney work performed before a sale. One of my recent inspections uncovered the dangerous side. The home had recently been purchased from a flipper and the clients were interested in having the...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 4, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
So this was a particularly scary inspection to say the least! The back story is that the client was having issues with water intrusion leaking onto the ceiling around the chimney. Let’s make this one interactive… Starting in the attic I see that getting to...
