Every year, hundreds of fires are caused by wood-burning fireplaces or stoves. Poor maintenance of your heating system can also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.<\/p>\n
It’s essential to call in a specialist once a year to sweep your chimney and remove the soot and creosote deposits that can cause fires. The best time to have your chimney swept is in spring.<\/p>\n
Before cold weather<\/strong><\/p>\n Calling in a professional is important, but there are also steps you can take yourself.<\/p>\n In the autumn, before using your fireplace or wood-burning stove for the first time, take a small mirror to look inside the chimney. Check for any bird nests or loose parts. Also, make sure that the joints and bricks are in good condition. Is the door still watertight? Do you see any signs of rust? These are signs that further maintenance is required.<\/p>\n Important precautions<\/strong><\/p>\n There’s nothing quite like enjoying the sight of a fireplace with real flames dancing about. However, this little pleasure comes with a few safety tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you lucky enough to have a wood-burning stove? Have you just bought a property with a wood-burning system and are not familiar with maintenance tips? Here’s how to make sure your heating appliance is safe for you, your family and your home. Every year, hundreds of fires are caused by wood-burning fireplaces or stoves. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[116,144,114,145,74,146,143,119,139,115],"class_list":["post-772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classifiee","tag-advice","tag-against","tag-apartment","tag-co-owner","tag-cohabitation-en","tag-for","tag-friend","tag-house","tag-purchase","tag-tip"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n