Suggestions for a Chimney Fire Proof Chimney

 
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Richard S.
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Post by Richard S. » Thu. Jan. 17, 2013 5:25 pm

buffalo bob wrote:in
stead of spending all that money, go out once and buy a chimney cleaning brush and a few rods and clean it a few times each season..when I burned wood I cleaned mine every month took 1/2 hr.i never had any problems, operated that way for years...i live to far from fire co. to have chim fires...
I've had the unfortunate experience of having a house fire. It's a toss up between the fire, smoke, water and fireman that did the most damage.


 
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Post by LDPosse » Thu. Jan. 17, 2013 7:17 pm

buffalo bob wrote:in
stead of spending all that money, go out once and buy a chimney cleaning brush and a few rods and clean it a few times each season..when I burned wood I cleaned mine every month took 1/2 hr.i never had any problems, operated that way for years...i live to far from fire co. to have chim fires...
I fully intend to clean my chimney, but mid winter cleanings will be difficult with the slick metal roof. I just want to plan for worst case scenario. I will just sleep better at night with a seriously overbuilt chimney.

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