It’s important to follow a few simple safety tips when building home fires. These guidelines and products will help keep you, your family and your property safe.
Keep the stove or fireplace clean. A clogged chimney or a fireplace that is coated in residue will result in a smoky and possibly dangerous fire. Make sure to have your unit professionally cleaned at least once a year by a certified chimney sweep.
Keep the fire under control. Building a fire that is too large for your fireplace or wood stove is not only wasteful; it’s also dangerous. Large fires can get out of control quickly and can also cause cracks in your chimney. Start with small logs and add to your fire gradually.
Shield your fire. Grates and screens placed across the front of the fire will prevent errant sparks from igniting your furniture or causing burns. Glass screens are most effective, although wire mesh screens will also work.
Monitor your fire. Don’t ever leave a fire burning without someone in attendance. When you go to bed or leave the house, ensure that the fire is completely extinguished and adjust the air intake vents on the unit to prevent oxygen from reaching the fire.
Know what to expect. Fire logs and hard and soft woods are all safe to burn in your wood fireplace or stove, but make sure you know what you’re burning so that you know how it will react. Hard woods burn long and hot, while soft woods tend to flash up quickly and create a lot of sparks.
Burn only approved materials. Did you know that putting your Christmas tree in the fireplace can cause a fast and very dangerous flash fire?
Creosote Destroying Firelogs. These firelogs will destroy built up creosote and help prevent further creosote build up. Burn your fire as usual; each “split wood” piece will produce 8,000 BTU’s when burned. Easy sweep Creosote Destroying Firelog’s contain no wax, are safe to burn in woodstoves, fireplaces and fireplace inserts, and they will not void the warranty of your appliance. Buy firelogs online for $19.99. Four treatments per package.
Chimfex Fire Suppressant. This fire suppressant is indispensable as the first line of defense for controlling fires that occur from creosote build-up in chimneys. A homeowner or professional fire fighter can use Chimfex as a safe, fast and easy to use tool to combat a chimney fire with no water damage. Use in wood stoves, fireplaces or fireplace inserts. Chimfex is Made in Rutland, Vermont. Buy Chimfex Fire Suppressant online for $38.99.
Fatwood Firestarter. Natural wood firestarter products. 100% naturally heavy resined pine, non toxic, non chemically formulated and do not need to be kept out of reach of children. Light with a match and doesn’t require the use of paper or other kindling. Ideal for use with catalytic combustors. Burn time 8-15 minutes of stick and are recommended for use in wood/coal stoves, pellet stoves, fireplaces, campfires and barbeques.Buy Fatwood firestarters online in 8lb. and 10lb. bags.
Fireplace Gloves. Fireplace gloves are a safety necessity when it comes to fireplace and wood stove accessories. Pick up logs that roll out of the fireplace, stock your woodstove, and remove ashes safely and easily with a set of leather fireplace gloves. Long fireplace gloves offer maximum protection. Buy fireplace gloves online.
