by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 22, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
The History Of The Chimney Sweep: An Overview Have you ever wondered how chimney sweeping began? Let us discuss the history of the chimney sweep in both the UK and the US, and how the modern profession of chimney sweep came into existence. Let’s get started! 1700s –...
by jacksonvillec1 | Jan 21, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
This is a question that comes up a lot when talking to homeowners about fireplace maintenance. The first assumption would be to remove the ash between each fire, but the this is actually not the optimum timeframe. A one inch layer of ash on the floor during heating...
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 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 10, 2019 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Due to a collapsed top crown, here is a good look. This shows what eventually happens when deterioration wins the battle against a chimney crown. Once we reach this point massive amounts of water intrusion and further damage becomes priority. Please take care of your...
