Chimney Safety
Most chimney fires are preventable. A clean chimney can help prevent fires and structural damage to your property. Regular inspections and cleaning of your chimney or flue will prevent the build-up of soot and clear any obstructions such as bird nests, leaves and debris.
Keep your family and home safe by following our chimney safety advice:
Keep your family and home safe by following our chimney safety advice:
- Have your chimney swept at least once a year, or more frequently if you burn wood
- Do not stack fires too high and remember to let them burn down well before you go to bed
- Use a fire or spark guard
- Do not place objects on or over the mantelpiece which may cause you to lean over the fire to reach them
- Inspect your chimney regularly - particularly in the roof space - to ensure that it is sound and that sparks or fumes cannot escape through cracks or broken bricks
- Avoid burning soft woods as resin and soot builds up more quickly
- Buy suitable fuels. Using the wrong type of fuel on a liner will cause corrosion and reduce the life of the liner
