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Safety Tips For Using Fire Logs At Home

A fireplace is undoubtedly one of the best ways of bringing heat into your home. The wealth of warmth that a fire can bring is incredible. It will make your house feel incredibly cozy and comfortable.
Furthermore, it is also one of the most cost-effective methods as well – especially when you consider the rising energy bills in the current day and age. And, who can deny the beautiful character a working fireplace brings to any property? It is full of personality and tradition.
However, while all of these qualities are indeed fantastic, you do have a duty to uphold, i.e. ensure you utilise fireplace safely. This article aims to give you a helping hand with that by providing you with some top tips for doing so.
Cap the chimney
First and foremost, let’s begin with capping the chimney which comes highly recommended. Opt for a cap that boasts wire-mesh sides. This is important because it will cover the top of the chimney. As a result, it stops any debris, birds, and rain from entering, and thus you have a much more controlled environment.
Use seasoned wood
Select your wood with care. The importance of purchasing seasoned logs for your property is something that cannot be stressed enough. Seasoned wood has dried for at least six months. If you use fresh wood it will contain far too much moisture and so not only will the fire produced by largely ineffective but it can be erratic and consequently unsafe as well.
Regular checks
It takes a mere five minutes to check your fireplace. However, this is something that most homeowners fail to do. Make sure you dedicate the time to checking your fireplace for damage. It is essential and can ensure no disasters arise. You would not be able to claim with a public adjuster if a fire was your fault so, what should you be looking for in a regular check of your fireplace? Any missing mortar, any loose bricks and any cracks to the structure. In addition to this, checking the chimney liner is advised as well – look out for any deterioration or cracks.
Professional chimney sweeping
It is important to ensure you have your chimney swept. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association advises everybody to ensure they have a chimney sweep at least once a year. It is best to have this service at the beginning of the winter to get rid of all of the debris and soot.
Be cautious
Last but not least, don’t chuck ten logs into the fireplace. Be cautious. Overloading your fireplace is extremely damaging for the obvious reasons – the fire will become too hot and as a result, cracks can begin to appear in the chimney. Not only is this unsafe but it can prove to be very costly for you as well. Instead, start with a small fire as it produces less creosote build-up because of minimised smoke. If you then need to you can, of course, add another log. But never chuck loads on, to begin with – there is no need.
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