What is creosote and why is it in the chimney?
Creosote is a natural by-product of burning wood. It can be defined as a combustible deposit originating as condensed wood smoke, including tar, vapors, and other organic compounds. Creosote is flammable. < Back to top • Why does my fireplace smell during the spring and summer months? There are several possible causes for odor: • High humidity • Rain • Downdraft Possible solutions (not in any order) include: • Chimney cleaning • Chimney cap • Outside air kit • Top-mounted damper • Ventillation fan < Back to top • Why does my fireplace smoke and what can be done about it? There are several possible causes for a smoking fireplace: • A fireplace opening too large for the size of the flue • Downdrafts • Negatively pressurized home or business • Breach or smoke-over problem in chimney (one fireplace above another) Possible solutions (not in any order) include: • Smoke guard • Ventilation fan • Outside air kit • Top-mounted damper < Back to top • How do you remove animals or birds from my ch
