Flue Supplies Emphasizes the Necessity of Timely Repairs to Prevent Chimney Fires
Chimney fires have been on the rise in the United Kingdom as many are turning to wood burners and open fires thanks to the rising costs of oil, electricity and gas. When a chimney liner is properly insulated, soot and tar deposits are reduced which lessens the risk of a fire of this type. A smooth, continuous chimney lining offers fewer surfaces for soot and tar to condense onto. Any tar that is formed flows back into the stove where it is recombusted rather than building up in crevices of the chimney. "Any property owner making use of a wood burner needs to have the chimney inspected yearly and repairs made in a timely manner for safety purposes," Brian Addison of www.fluesupplies.com emphasizes.