Advice And Tips Regarding Fire Safety

By Author: John Burdis
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A fireplace to curl up and possessing a warm and cozy area inside your home to spend some time with friends and family during the cold winter evenings is a great idea. However, there are a few safety elements that you need to be familiar with.

Even though fireplace safety is regarded as common sense, and the rest normally takes care of itself as long as the wood burner is fitted properly and well maintained, it is always a good idea to be know all the potential hazards of having a log burning stove at home. Moreover, how to prevent them from happening.

When deciding to revamp your home and opting to fit a wood-burner inside one of your family rooms, you should note that any installation should be done by an accredited HETAS company. By appointing one of these professional companies, you can rest assured that your burner will work efficiently and safely.

Apart from that, it will also adhere to the building regulations, guaranteeing that in the event of a fire, your house insurance will not be affected at all.

Operating your wood-burner, you should always try and use well-aged and dry wood. A great ...
... choice is oak since it is dense and will not discharge any foul by-products such as creosote (created by resinous woods such as pine). Also, damp wood will cause more soot to accumulate in the flue liner. Thus, it is recommended to store kindling and logs in an environment that is dry, if it is possible under a cover when left outside.

Before you leave the house or go to bed, fully extinguish the fire. If you notice that embers are still burning, then the fire is not extinguished properly, and you should not leave your wood burner unattended. If the embers find their way out of the fire, they can land on the surrounding area, creating a fire.

For safety precautions, it is always recommended to fit a smoke detector in the same areas as your wood-burner. Examine the detector at least once a month and replace the old batteries every year. Also, think about purchasing a fireplace rug, particularly if you have a small hearth or none at all. These rugs are fitted in front of the wood burner and can protect the surrounding areas from burning in the event sparks or embers happen to land onto the floor.

Before you light your wood-burner, make sure the flue is clear and open. If not, smoke can not escape up the flue and will fill the area. Thus, keep it open until you have extinguished the fire and all the embers have stopped burning.

For those homeowners that have a functional chimney and flue liners, there are additional safety measures that need to be looked at.
Your chimney and flue liner should at least be examined and cleaned by a professional to ensure it is in good working order and is not creating a safety risk. Remember, your chimney and flue liner can become blocked, normally with tar, soot, and even birds’ nest. All of these elements can increase the hazard of a chimney fire. For that reason, it is imperative to hire the services of a professional chimney sweeper to make sure your chimney, as well as flue liner, is in perfect working condition.

Following all of the above-mentioned advice and tips will ensure that your fitted wood-burner will pose no safety risks. However, if you are unsure whether or not your log-burning stove is safe to use, rather have it examined by a reputable HETAS accredited installer. These professionals have years of experience and knowledge in their field of expertise and will make sure your fitted wood-burning is safe to use and work as it should.

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