Did you know that approximately 15,000 homes are damaged by creosote fires each year? Creosote buildup often stems from unclean chimneys, so it is important to keep a clean chimney at all times. There are two effective ways to properly maintain a chimney, and both will allow you to safely use your chimney. 1. Chimney cleaning. If you do not properly clean your chimney, fires can burn at over 2,000 degrees. Since such high temperatures can melt mortar, crack tiles, and spread to the rest of the home, it is important to prevent this from occurring. Fortunately, cleaning your chimney…