How Do You Prevent Creosote Buildup In Chimneys?
Creosote is a brownish-black natural product of combustion usually found in fireplaces and chimneys after a fire has been extinguished. According to the Vancouver, Washington Fire Department, too much creosote buildup in your chimney can lead to potentially explosive chimney fires. Regular chimney maintenance and taking care when starting and maintaining fires in your fireplace can help prevent high levels of creosote from building up in your chimney. Burn only dried or seasoned wood in your wood stove or fireplace to avoid creosote problems in your chimney. Wood that is moist, usually referred to as green wood, can increase the amount of creosote deposited in your chimney because it burns slower and cooler than dry wood. Burning paper and plastic products may also have the same effect as green wood, according to the Vancouver, Washington Fire Department. Feed your fire regularly to keep it going strong to prevent unusually large quantities of creosote from developing. Smoke and soot f
