{"id":59926,"date":"2018-12-21T14:46:45","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T19:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=59926"},"modified":"2018-12-21T16:01:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T21:01:39","slug":"keep-the-fire-you-do-want-from-starting-one-that-you-dont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/keep-the-fire-you-do-want-from-starting-one-that-you-dont\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep the fire you do want from starting one that you don&#8217;t"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chimney fires are an all too common cause of fires that the fire departments respond to in Muskoka. These fires are damaging to your home and can become deadly very quickly. Improper care and maintenance can lead to creosote build-up, which is highly combustible and can lead to a chimney fire. The good news is these types of fire are preventable.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p> Here are some tips on using your wood-burning appliance safely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions. Carefully follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions for installing and maintaining your chimney or appliance. If you do not have instructions, call the manufacturer. For masonry chimneys, call the builder. Note: For all new installations, a Building Permit is required.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect and clean your chimney regularly. The Ontario Fire Code requires homeowners to maintain and inspect them at least once a year. Your chimney could have a problem you cannot see. If in doubt, consult a Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) certified chimney sweep.<\/li>\n<li>Check stovepipes and connections. Ensure screws are located at every joint. Also look for leaching (dark staining or white powder) at every joint. This could be a sign of chimney trouble &#8211; consult a WETT certified chimney sweep if leaching is found.<\/li>\n<li>Check walls for excessive heat. If the wall is very hot, it could be a sign of improper installation of the chimney or stove pipe. Check with a WETT certified chimney sweep if you notice a hot wall.<\/li>\n<li>Install a rain cap. A rain cap should be installed on top of all metal and masonry chimneys. If you have a spark screen around the chimney cap, inspect it regularly for blockage.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for smoke coming into the room. This could indicate a blockage in the chimney or a faulty damper control mechanism. Check it out!<\/li>\n<li>Protect floors and walls from heat and sparks. Keep combustibles safely away from your appliance. Always use a properly fitting screen for your fireplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regularly check for signs of problems. Your heating appliance, flue pipes and chimney can deteriorate over time. Look for corrosion or rust stains on the outer shell of a metal chimney and check for bulges or corrosion in its liner.<\/p>\n<p>Chimney fires are preventable. Here are some tips to help prevent them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only use seasoned wood. Dryness is more important than hard wood versus soft wood considerations.<\/li>\n<li>Build smaller, hotter fires that burn more completely and produce less smoke.<\/li>\n<li>Never burn cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, trash or Christmas trees. These items can spark a chimney fire.<\/li>\n<li>Install a stovepipe thermometer to help monitor flue temperatures where wood stoves are in use, so you can adjust burning practices as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ensure you have working smoke alarms on each level of your home and near each sleeping<br \/>\narea. Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms are required near each sleeping area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler! Sign up for our free newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u>.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59928\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2018\/12\/Heating-safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1224\" height=\"1584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2018\/12\/Heating-safety-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2018\/12\/Heating-safety-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2018\/12\/Heating-safety.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chimney fires are an all too common cause of fires that the fire departments respond to in Muskoka. 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