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Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Sanilac County provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Sanilac County, Michigan. We are fully licensed in the state of Michigan, and also keep up with the latest fire safety courses available. This is because your family's safety is our number one priority and we meet that priority by eliminating chimney and heating appliance hazards that can cause house fires.  The best way to maintain that safety is to be certified and knowledgeable in every aspect of the chimney business.  Our professional certifications ensure that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's regulations for chimney fire safety.

The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Sanilac County highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Sanilac County strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Sanilac County prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today! Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

Pyrolysis Explained

The word pyrolysis comes from the Greek word pyro meaning fire and the word lysis meaning separating. In pyrolysis, if oxygen is not present, the carbonaceous material is undergoing the process of thermal decomposition. It is also the conversion of a large compound into a small compound. This is used if you want to make charcoals, tar, and gases that are not condensable. It is also the first part of a combustion process.

There are several uses of pyrolysis like cooking, wherein the food is exposed in a dry environment at a high temperature, some of the examples are roasting, grilling, baking, and toasting. It is a chemical decomposition which is caused by heat and usually happens in a fireplace. Becoming aware of what pyrolysis means and how it happens can prevent chimney fires that can burn the whole house down. When talking about fire that is caused by pyrolysis, the investigators are often clueless as to what really happened before the fire takes place.

Pyrolysis is a complicated thing because you need to understand the molecular structures to know that it is occurring. Pyrolysis does not involve any reaction from oxygen unlike combustion and hydrolysis. Avoiding a chimney fire caused by pyrolysis can be prevented by installing the proper flue and liner and keeping combustible materials such as a wooden hearth at a safe distance from the heat.

In order to determine molecules' molecular characterization, pyrolysis like process can be adopted. This can be only done with a conjunction to the PY-GC-MS or known as the Gas Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry. It is also the method through which the fungal decay happening with wood is analyzed. There are some industrial applications for which this process is adopted and implemented under pressure. During those processes the temperature remains more than 430 degrees centigrade. For the agricultural waste, the temperature remains around 450 to 550 degrees centigrade.

As pyrolysis is considered to be endothermic, there are many methods involved to supply the heat for the biomass particles that are proposed under this process. Through the air injection process, partial combustion of the biomass particles can be achieved. However, this is done to achieve the low quality products. While applying the hot gas direct heat can also be transferred. During this process enough heat needs to be supplied while maintaining a reasonable flow rate of gas.

The main reason homeowners with chimneys need to be concerned with pyrolysis is because it can chemically alter any combustibles such as hearths or beams that are too close to the chimney. Once chemically altered, it only takes about 200 degrees Fahrenheit to start a spontaneous fire with a combustible near the exterior of your chimney and fireplace. This is why clearance codes are so important to abide by and having a safety inspection by someone who knows the codes is vital.