Safe Burning Archives - The Mad Hatter

Choose The Right Firewood This Winter

by Dennis Lamb | Dec 19, 2016 | Safe Burning

When you depend on wood heat to keep you warm this winter, you want your fire to be hot, your temperature to be consistent, and your chimney system in top-notch condition. Many factors go into making your chimney work properly, even the firewood you choose. Trees,...

Fire Safety

by Dennis Lamb | Jan 31, 2014 | blog, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Safe Burning

Many fire safety experts recommend that you check the batteries on your smoke alarms each time you adjust household clocks for Daylight Savings Time. This is one way you can minimize your risk.

The Science of Combustion

by Dennis Lamb | Dec 13, 2013 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Safe Burning

What makes a fire burn? Why is it possible to build a roaring fire one time and one that barely stays lit the next? Fire is a chemical reaction in which heat energy is produced. When fossil fuels burn, they combine with oxygen to produce heat. Keep reading as we, The...

What is Creosote?

by Dennis Lamb | Nov 23, 2013 | blog, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Safe Burning

You have routine maintenance done on many of the things you own so why should your chimney be any different? You want your fireplace to be to be both visually appealing and safe for you and your family. It is recommended that every year you have a chimney sweep and...

Building a Superior Fire

by Dennis Lamb | Nov 13, 2013 | blog, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Maintenance, Safe Burning

You may have the right stuff, but do you know how to burn the right way? Keep reading to find out what in the world we’re talking about. Keep in mind, of course (for those that need to be told fast-food coffee is hot), that the following information applies only to...

The Role of the Chimney Cap

by Dennis Lamb | Aug 8, 2013 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Safe Burning, Uncategorized

Chimney Caps Are for More than Aesthetics Many people put chimney caps on their chimneys simply because they prefer the way it looks as opposed to an uncapped chimney. However, those who do not care about the aesthetics should still make sure they have a cap on their...