As the winter chill sets in and the festive season approaches, there’s nothing more inviting and comforting than the warmth of a roaring fire. However, the key to a safe and efficient fireplace lies in the maintenance of your chimney. This is where the expertise of a chimney sweep comes in. But not just any […]
Wood soot, a common byproduct of incomplete combustion, is a complex mixture of several constituents. Composed of organic and inorganic compounds, including carbon, ash, and various trace elements, it may seem harmless at first glance. However, these tiny particles can pose significant health risks if handled or cleaned without the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). […]
Introduction: Welcome, dear readers, to an exploration of the unique and often overlooked profession of chimney sweeping. This blog will take you through an exciting journey, drawing parallels between the artistry of renowned artists like Banksy and Van Gogh, and the delicate art of chimney sweeping. We’ll also touch upon the importance of health […]
So, you read the title and you thinking that chimney sweeps are a jolly bunch and bad news is not part of the job description, right? Wrong! The number one job a chimney sweep must perform is safety. Our jobs day to day involve us looking for and assessing the safety of installations, appliances, chimneys […]
Hello chimney sweeps and industry professionals, todays article is about Hepa airborne dust extractors. We are going to explain; what they are?, what they do? Why we need one? And costs. What is an air cleaner? An air cleaner is a powerful adjustable, fan unit built within a casing. The casing houses a very large […]
Technical Update: Soot (Part 2) Welcome to part two of our three part article on soot. In this blog we talk about different types of soot, fuel types and cleaning methods. Chimney sweeps generally classify soot by the fuel type that it was formed by when it was combusted. There are a few general rules; […]
Technical update number 4. Soot (part one) What is soot? We all know it’s a black powder but few know what constituents make up the compound that we clean daily from the chimneys that we work on. Soot is a by-product of the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is black because it contains carbon particles […]