Time to get your Fireplace ready!

9/3/2020 (Permalink)

While we hope you never experience a disaster in your home, we do know we are ready to help you restore it in the event of one

It’s finally Autumn! My very favorite time in the whole year.  It means the weather is at its peak perfect temperature. I’ve never been a Winter snow bunny, and although I did lifeguard all summer, I’m not a huge fan of cooking outside.  Fall is just the very best! The mornings are cool and crisp, perfect for warm coffee and breakfast. The days are warm enough to enjoy being outside and not overly humid or stuffy. The evenings cool down and are just perfect to enjoy a nice bonfire or maybe a fire in the fireplace. 

Fireplaces can be both wonderful and amazing, but they can get dangerous if not properly maintained.  

How to get your chimney ready for Fall

• Sweep the Chimney
• Yelp: Top 10 Chimney Sweeps in Winston-Salem, NC
• Check for Damages
• Does my Chimney need repairs
• Chimney Safety Institute of America 
• Check your Chimney Cap
•  A chimney cap is a covering for the top of your chimney, checking it is pretty simple.
• Top is in place
• Wire is free of debris
• No holes made by animals or storm debris
• Check your Fire Alarms
• A yearly battery change in all smoke and co2 alarms is a smart habit to start, and it is recommended by the North Carolina State Firefighters Association to replace your fire alarm system every 10 years.
• Safety.com : Best Smoke Detectors for 2019
• If you have a hardwired smoke alarm system, make sure it is connected and active with your home alarm system.