by Chuck Hall | Dec 10, 2015 | General Fireplace, General Safety
To enjoy the best fires possible this winter, you should be burning the right type of firewood. Selecting proper firewood not only provides you with longer lasting fires, but it also helps to keep your chimney cleaner and safer. The Chimney Safety Institute of America...
by Chuck Hall | Aug 11, 2015 | Chimney Inspections, fire safety, General Safety
At Winston’s Chimney Service, education and training within the fireplace and chimney industry is very important to us, and we take pride in our many certifications with national fire safety organizations. Along with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and...
by Chuck Hall | Jun 13, 2014 | chimney cap, chimney maintenance, fire safety, General Safety
Dear Raccoons, You are not allowed inside my chimney anymore. You are much too loud and stinky, and I don’t feel safe lighting a fire with you inside there. Birds, bats, and bugs, that goes for you guys, too. Sincerely, Perturbed Homeowner If you live in or around...
by Chuck Hall | Jan 20, 2014 | chimney cap, chimney maintenance, General Safety, Water Damage
It is often said that water is a chimney’s No. 1 enemy. This is true for so many reasons, among them that water can damage and weaken your chimney’s brick and mortar, compromise your chimney’s structural integrity, create a fire risk, cause an unpleasant smell, and—as...
by Chuck Hall | Dec 26, 2013 | chimney maintenance, fire safety, General Safety
The CSIA as a Standard Setter Do you want to know how chimney sweeps attain expertise in what they do? Aren’t you curious of whoever is responsible for their outstanding knowledge and performance when inspecting, sweeping or repairing items in your chimney? Before any...
by Chuck Hall | Aug 5, 2013 | fire safety, General Safety
Dryer Vent Cleaning for Safety and Lower Utility Bills The dryer is an appliance that most people use almost every day but very few give any thought to its maintenance. Dryer vent cleaning should be done regularly to ensure that the dryer functions as efficiently as...
