Fireplace and Woodstove Safety Tips for Plainfield?

2/8/2022 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in fire damage restoration in Will and Kendall counties.

It’s nice to curl up in front of the fireplace when it’s freezing outside. SERVPRO® of Plainfield/Naperville South offers these tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for preventing chimney fires:

Limited air supply and unseasoned wood encourage the buildup of creosote. To avoid that buildup, do not restrict the air supply by:

• Closing the glass doors
• Not opening the damper wide enough
• The longer the smoke is in the flue, the more likely it is that creosote will form
• By closing down the stove damper or air inlets on a wood stove too soon or too much
• Do not burn unseasoned wood
• In the case of wood stoves, overloading the firebox with wood in an attempt to get a longer burn time also contributes to creosote buildup

 Fireplace and Woodstove Safety

• Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out
• Do not burn paper in your fireplace or woodstove
• Put ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside, at least three feet from your home
• Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home

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SERVPRO® of Plainfield/Naperville South has a team of highly trained technicians ready to assist you 24-hours a day with fire damage emergencies. Call us today at 630-369-9710.

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