Hey!
I am relatively new to the burning thing and have recently learned how creosote buildup works and can effect your chimney and home. First off, yes, I am burning seasoned firewood, mostly oak and cherry, and had a professional chimney sweep at the beginning of the season. I would say that I do burn quite a bit for just having an open fireplace.
I have realized that a few of the bricks in the smoke chamber are starting to get a creosote "glaze" on them and it is a bit shiny but it's not coated everywhere. This makes me very nervous because I am currently learning about chimney fires and how to prevent them. I would really like to keep my chimney in pristine condition just to be extra safe. I currently have a nylon flail attachment for a drill, a shop vac, and some creosote removing products, (aware of the mixed reviews on such things). I was wondering if this is something I should be worried about, it is by no means an "excessive: creosote buildup, however, seeing the shine makes me a little nervous. Am I rightfully worried about this? And given the tools that I have listed, I should be able to clean the chimney well enough to last me till next season where I will most likely have another professional sweep? Again, I just purchased this home and this is the first home that I have had any sort of wood burning device in, so I am honestly trying to properly gain my bearings on the do's and dont's.
THANKS
I am relatively new to the burning thing and have recently learned how creosote buildup works and can effect your chimney and home. First off, yes, I am burning seasoned firewood, mostly oak and cherry, and had a professional chimney sweep at the beginning of the season. I would say that I do burn quite a bit for just having an open fireplace.
I have realized that a few of the bricks in the smoke chamber are starting to get a creosote "glaze" on them and it is a bit shiny but it's not coated everywhere. This makes me very nervous because I am currently learning about chimney fires and how to prevent them. I would really like to keep my chimney in pristine condition just to be extra safe. I currently have a nylon flail attachment for a drill, a shop vac, and some creosote removing products, (aware of the mixed reviews on such things). I was wondering if this is something I should be worried about, it is by no means an "excessive: creosote buildup, however, seeing the shine makes me a little nervous. Am I rightfully worried about this? And given the tools that I have listed, I should be able to clean the chimney well enough to last me till next season where I will most likely have another professional sweep? Again, I just purchased this home and this is the first home that I have had any sort of wood burning device in, so I am honestly trying to properly gain my bearings on the do's and dont's.
THANKS
