Call a chimney sweep. They are licensed and know their stuff.
They will sweep it - verify it won't catch on fire if it is full of wax
from wax logs - or is it a ceramic log fire. In any case - have a pro
eye it and clean if needed. Cheap in the long run.

Martin

Martin Eastburn
@ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net
NRA LOH, NRA Life
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder



Arch wrote:
I need to start burning wood in a long unused (except the occasional gas
log for 'charm') fireplace, Probably will need a heater/blower, but
maybe open. What should be done for fire safety before firing up?

I'm confused about chimney linings, or inline creosote removers etc. and
I don't see anyone around here wearing a top hat and carrying a broom.

BTW, Weather in Tallahassee is much like N.C. and Atlanta with its three
seasons, except no ice storms and the cold snaps are short lived. Not
everyone in Florida goes swimming in winter. Tourists, maybe!


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



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