by WellSwept | Mar 10, 2020 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Sweep, Wood Stove
Sadly many Working to minimize creosote build-up is the goal of every person burning wood. It is true that all wood burning will create some creosote, it is simple chemistry really. As the wood heats, it releases a complex hydro-carbon in gas form, which is actually...
by WellSwept | Mar 10, 2020 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Sweep, Wood Stove Installation
Most wood stoves in our area have some refractory bricks or stove bricks in them somewhere, and these bricks do provide an important role in the wood stove performance. The generally are made from clay and they all will eventually crack. That is actually nothing to be...
by WellSwept | Mar 6, 2020 | Chimney Camera, Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Sweep, WETT Certified, WETT Inspection, Wood Stove, Wood Stove Installation
A new Napoleon wood stove, along with pad, pipe and chimney. We always believe the customer comes first, which is why we provide the very best chimney and black pipe available on the market. No not all chimney is the SAME? Customers who have seen the chimney and...
by WellSwept | Feb 25, 2020 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Sweep, WETT Certified, WETT Inspection
The chimney shown at left was in a cottage in Muskoka, an Oliver MacLeod Square A chimney. Made in Orillia perhaps 40 years or so ago. However the chimeny never did meet the CSA S629 standards; for Factory Builty Chimneys; and hence was discontinued. If you have a...
by WellSwept | Feb 24, 2020 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Sweep, Wood Stove Installation
If you have a wood burning system, be it a fireplace, stove, furnace or boiler, good quality firewood is the key to convenience, efficiency and safety. Unseasoned, green or wet wood as well as any pieces that are not the right size and shape can be frustrating, burn...
