Suggestions for a chimney fire proof chimney

Re: Suggestions for a chimney fire proof chimney

PostBy: Richard S. On: Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:25 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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Re: Suggestions for a chimney fire proof chimney

PostBy: LDPosse On: Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:17 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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