Did you know that the tallest freestanding brick chimney is 585 feet high? Although most residential chimneys are not this tall, all chimneys must be properly maintained. This is because an improperly cleaned chimney can cause carbon monoxide buildup in your home, and it is also a fire hazard. As a result, there are two important chimney maintenance tasks you must complete, as both will allow you to use your chimney safely. – Install chimney accessories. Even if your chimney is brand new, it will still benefit from having additional accessories installed. For example, mounting downdraft chimney caps will prevent…