A full cord of wood is a stack that measures 8 foot wide by 4 foot high by 4 foot deep. A face cord of wood is half the size of a full cord.

The best indicator of seasoned wood is large cracks at the ends. In general, the larger the cracks the dryer the wood.

It is most important that you make sure the firewood you’re using is dried and seasoned. Hard words have more heat value than soft woods. You should never burn painted wood, plywood or pressure-treated lumber.

The odor you smell is creosote inside a dirty chimney that’s reacting to humidity or rain. A good chimney cleaning and possibly a deodorizer will solve the problem.

Creosote is the accumulation of vaporized carbon particles that condense onto the surface of the smoke chamber and chimney. Heavier buildups of creosote are generally caused by burning unseasoned wood or an improperly sized chimney flue.

There are many things that could cause smoke to get into the living space. You should have your chimney and fireplace inspected to determine the cause.

What are sold as chimney cleaning products generally only loosen creosote they don’t removed the creosote from the chimney. We have not found any commercial product that can replace a professional chimney cleaning.

The spring or early summer is the best time to clean a chimney for several reasons: you can avoid the foul odor that occurs when hot humid air reacts with creosote in a dirty chimney. You can usually get an immediate appointment instead of waiting weeks for an appointment during the busy fall winter season.…

We will bring all the equipment and materials required to assure there is no damage to your valuable home furnishings or area surrounding the fireplace.

Generally I chimney cleaning will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes for fireplace or wood stove chimney. A walk-in fireplace or very tall chimney could take longer.