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Hot take: Saw a rival skip creosote checks to save time
That shortcut could lead to a house fire down the line.
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barbara_butler4mo ago
I read somewhere that creosote buildup is basically like having a layer of tar inside your chimney, and once it catches, it burns hot enough to warp metal flues. Blake's right, it doesn't take much to get that stuff going... I remember a news story about a family who lost their house because they skipped a cleaning for just one season. That shortcut might save you an hour now, but it's playing with fire in the worst way.
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blakehenderson6mo ago
Don't assume fires only happen later. Creosote ignites easily and can cause a blaze anytime!
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the_ben6mo ago
Yeah I read an article last week that said the same thing, @blakehenderson. It was saying creosote buildup is no joke and can flash over real quick if it gets hot enough. Definitely makes you want to get the chimney cleaned more often.
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