Soot Box/Soot Door (9" x 9") 225mm x 225mm Cast Soot Door Box Chimney Inspection Hatch Flue Clean Sweep

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It’s good to make sure you’ve got the right questions ready to ask that will verify the tradesperson’s abilities. We recommend you ask them: Removing ordinary chimney soot is pretty simple. But if you have heavy creosote buildup, you’ll have to call in a pro. We’ll show you how to inspect yours to see if it qualifies as a DIY job. If it does, just follow these steps. Otherwise, hire a certified chimney sweep. Is Fireplace Cleaning a DIY Job? Buy a metal bristle brush for a clay flue liner and a brush with plastic bristles for a metal liner.

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Lightly wire brush, or rub with wire wool, the body of the appliance to remove any loose paint or rust. Made from Cast Iron they are suitable for interior and exterior use its simply chopped in to the chimney to gain acess to sweep and remove debris after sweeping chimney Next, see if you can access the fireplace chimney crown. If you have a very steep roof pitch or aren’t comfortable working on your roof, this isn’t a job for you. Call a certified chimney sweep. If you decide you can handle the heights, make sure to wear a safety harness. Chimney Fires Destroy Homes

As the variety of liners is so big, the prices are also likely to differ, and this could be because of a whole range of factors. We take a look at the most common factors impacting chimney liner prices below. Chimney Height and Width A chimney fan is a popular choice of an accessory as it improves the efficiency of your system by providing a draught. This increases the airflow and means you’ll end up using less fuel. A chimney liner is an extremely important part of your chimney that works to improve the safety of the fireplace and your home. A chimney liner, unsurprisingly, lines the inside of your chimney. Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound. Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc, and re-seal if necessary. Re-assemble and leave with the air inlet and air wash control about half way open. This will allow a free flow of air through the appliance thus preventing moisture and condensation from building up inside the stove and chimney. Chimney Sweeping It’s really important to choose the right type of chimney liner for the chimney system you own. The table below examines the most common types of chimney liners in the UK and their advantages and disadvantages. Chimney Liner Type

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Our range of soot doors for chimneys make access easy for sweeping and maintenance and we have a range of solutions depending on the chosen location of your soot door, with variations for interior and exterior usage, as well as different fastening options to suit your building perfectly. Re-spray in a well ventilated area, avoid breathing the vapour. Refer to safety instructions on paint cans.Take into account the size of your chimney. If you have a large and complex chimney system, begin to save up early as it will be more expensive to buy a chimney liner for this size chimney than a small one.