Creosote build-up in a chimney flue before a professional sweep.
The same chimney flue after a professional sweep.
Creosote is a very flammable by-product of combustion that can build up within the smoke pipe
and/or chimney and then ignite, causing a chimney fire.
For tips on keeping creosote build-up to a minimum and reducing the risk of chimney fire, contact us.
And remember: clean chimneys don't catch fire!
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