by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Here is a good example of how water enters your chimney from a rusted chase cover. Here is the first picture showing what it looks like from the top: Now lets take a look around the center flue termination from the bottom side: Not looking good! Now a even closer...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Let me start off by saying everyone should have multiple ABC rated fire extinguishers throughout their home for safety. A fire extinguisher is something that you hopefully never have to use, but can save your home or life in the event of a fire. What does the A B C...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
A common question I get when servicing gas systems is why do I have to hold down the pilot knob for so long for it to stay lit. The answer is while you are holding down the pilot button it is heating up a part called a thermocouple that actually creates small amounts...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
On a regular basis I see factory built fireplaces incorrectly installed and unsafe for use. Some are due to the professional installer but more often it is a do it yourself project gone wrong. The scary thing is that the installation, most times, had been completed...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 22, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Sorry to disappoint you but particularly counter flashing for masonry chimneys. Counter flashing is designed to be pointed into the mortar of the chimney and ensure a water tight seal of your chimney at roof level. Sounds easy enough, but this has become a issue...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 22, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Here is a scary answer, it depends on property owner. During one of my inspections today, I had what was supposed to be a sweep only of a fireplace at a vacation rental. To start, I refuse to ever do a sweep without an inspection, even if the homeowner insists that...
