02/20/2019
It’s a great day to “chill out” in front of a fire, but don’t forget to think about safety. Protect your family & your home with these 10 fireplace safety tips:
1. Be certain the damper or flue is open before starting a fire.
2. Use dry, well-aged wood & smaller fires to prevent chimney cracking & soot buildup.
3. Clean out ashes from previous fires to help airflow & prevent smoke.
4. Have your chimney checked annually & make sure the chimney cap is secure.
5. Make sure the area around the fireplace is clear of anything that is potentially flammable.
6. Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended.
7. Minimize your child's chance of burns by using a secure screen.
8. Keep fireplace tools out of child's reach.
9. Install smoke & carbon monoxide detectors; test regularly.
10. Keep a fire extinguisher & fire suppressant like Orion Chimfex or Chimney Fire Stop on hand for emergencies, but out of child's reach.
Chimfex & Chimney Fire Stop are safe, fast and easy to use. They're the proven fire suppressant for wood burning stoves and fireplace chimneys and the one professional sweeps have turned to for more than 40 years. For how to use, watch our video: bit.ly/2EhUQv6