No. Creosote used for wood presrvation is used with a thinner, permitting it to soak into the wood.
USE A CREOSOTE MODIFIER TO TURN IT IN TO A FLAKEY CRUST WHICH CAN be removed with chimney brushes
Chimney build up is called creosote. You should clean your chimney regularly to remove the creosote from the lining of the flue.
Burning orange peels will not effectively remove creosote. Creosote is a byproduct of incomplete combustion and burning orange peels will not generate enough heat or have the necessary properties to break it down. It is best to have a professional chimney sweep remove creosote using proper tools and techniques.
Yes, there are soot and creosote "cleaner" logs. In my opinion, they do not work as well as cleaning a chimney properly with a chimney brush.
I have the same question! Just had my chimney cleaned and the guy said there was no scientific evidence that it helped. For what it's worth, last years chimney cleaner told me to do it because it just might help.
USE A CREOSOTE MODIFIER TO TURN IT IN TO A FLAKEY CRUST WHICH CAN be removed with chimney brushes
Chimney build up is called creosote. You should clean your chimney regularly to remove the creosote from the lining of the flue.
The residue (soot) creosote from the burning wood in the chimney catches fire. Creosote need to reach at least level 2 to become flammable
Creosote is removed from a chimney through the use of chimney brushes. A chimney sweep is usually hired for this particular job. They no longer climb down into the chimney, but use long handled mechanical brushes for this.
Burning orange peels will not effectively remove creosote. Creosote is a byproduct of incomplete combustion and burning orange peels will not generate enough heat or have the necessary properties to break it down. It is best to have a professional chimney sweep remove creosote using proper tools and techniques.
I have started a home maintenance service in a remote area where woodburning stoves are the primary source of heat. What types of chimney sweep tools are most effective for removing creosote deposits?
Creosote is not created- it is naturally in the wood. A "cool" burn lets the creoste present in the smoke condense on the walls of the chimney. With a hot burn, the flue gasses are hot enough that less is deposited on the chimney. Wet wood gives a cooler burn.
Yes, creosote fumes are toxic, as well as skin contact with creosote, or ingestion. Asphalt workers; railroad workers; iron, steel, rubber, and tire factory workers; wood preservative industry workers; and coke-producing industry workers are all at higher risk for exposure to creosote fumes.
Yes, there are soot and creosote "cleaner" logs. In my opinion, they do not work as well as cleaning a chimney properly with a chimney brush.
There are several different things that can be done to help prevent the buildup of creosote in a chimney. First: burn hard woods only. (no pine or other sappy woods) Second: have your chimney cleaned regularly. Third: there is a creosote conditioner that you can apply by placing it in your fire. It will burn and help clean your chimney. ----- We advise our customers to burn wood that has a 12-18% moisture content. If the wood is too wet it will smolder and create creosote, too dry and it will burn too quickly and will overwhelm the reburn system with too much smoke. Burn the stove hot for at least an hour a day to help. Other than that follow the three above rules. ----- One thing you can do is avoid using an airtight stove with a tightly restricted draft. Airtight stoves produce a lot of creosote, which is why they have fallen from favor with many people. If they are used with a more open draft, they can produce less creosote.
Burns quick, burns out quick, lot of creosote. Clean your chimney OFTEN.
"The flue on the chimney was closed, causing smoke to move out into the room." "Damaging fires can occur when unburned material called creosote accumulates on the metal flue and in the upper chimney."