CHIMNEY SAFETY

Chimney Safety in Washington, MO

Taking the necessary measures to ensure that your chimney is safe and functioning at an optimal level at all times is an incredibly significant part being a responsibly informed homeowner. To make certain that you are as informed as possible in respect of your chimney maintenance, upkeep and, if needed, repair then you have to contact Brautigam Roofing today. Offering a broad array of chimney safety services, our skilled team will help inform you that you too can create the necessary modifications to create your house a much safer and more secure place to live. Therefore, what are you waiting for? If you would like to be certain that the chimney - this key part of your house - is shielded properly then call Brautigam Roofing today. We promise that you won't regret it. 

The dangers of a dirty chimney

Even though a lot of people do not enjoy the idea of a dirty chimney, it is definitely more than a minor nuisance . A filthy or creosote-filled chimney can create fires, damage structures and even injure or kill people- to put it simply, they are not something which should be dismissed. In general indications of a chimney fire are described as a loud noise; an excess of smoke and an extreme odor. What's frequently misunderstood about chimney fires is the fact that chimney fires may be explosive. The sound has been described as a runaway train or a low flying plane and smoke may shoot out of the chimney. 

Signs That Indicate Your Chimney Has Experienced a Fire

At Brautigam Roofing , if your chimney has experienced a fire, our team of chimney sweeps will look to determine the extent of the damage. The majority of chimney fires go unnoticed. If you want to make sure that a small issue does not turn into something more serious you have to contact Brautigam Roofing today and schedule a chimney sweeping. Some of the main signs that they will keep an eye out for are:
  • Honeycombed looking creosote in the inner chamber of your chimney
  • Warped metal of the damper, metal smoke chamber or factory-built metal chimney
  • Discolored or distorted rain cap
  • Heat damaged TV antenna that is located near your home’s chimney
  • Cracks in the exterior masonry
  • Collapsed flue tiles or tiles with large parts missing
  • Creosote flakes on the roof or ground
  • Roofing material damaged from the hot creosote
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