After many years as a professional firefighter both operationally and as a fire safety specialist I decided to look for a new challenge and so trained as a chimney sweep with The Guild Of Master Chimney Sweeps. I am a registered member of The Guild which is a leading trade organisation that promotes standards within the industry.
I am also a Graduate of The Institute of Fire Engineers (GIFireE) which is a professional body within the Fire and Rescue Services and the wider fire sector. My experience in this field gives me an in depth understanding of fire behaviour and fire safety within the home which I will be happy to advise you on as part of the service.
I am also a Graduate of The Institute of Fire Engineers (GIFireE) which is a professional body within the Fire and Rescue Services and the wider fire sector. My experience in this field gives me an in depth understanding of fire behaviour and fire safety within the home which I will be happy to advise you on as part of the service.
Services
Based in Keynsham, near Bristol and serving the surrounding areas, Bristle Chimney Sweeping offer prompt, reliable and comprehensive chimney services. I am a member of The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps and all of my work is carried out within with these professional codes of practices. As well as a member of the guild, I am also a graduate of the The Institute of Fire Engineers and a retired fire fighter.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gas, oil, wood and coal. Although carbon-based fuels are safe to use, excess CO is produced when the fuel does not burn properly. When CO enters the body, it prevents the blood from delivering oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs.
Smoke percolating through a damaged lining may spread throughout the property leading to extensive damage and danger to life. Burning embers from the chimney pot affecting the original property as well as surrounding properties. When solid fuels are burnt the emissions are expelled into the chimney.
I see many very good stove installations each day but equally many very badly installed appliances. Occasionally I come across an appliance that is so dangerous that I have no choice but to place a condemn notice on it to ensure the owner ceases to use it immediately, these are generally installations that have not been carried out by a registered professional.
Creosote is the result of the distillation of tar, which is a by-product of combustion in many solid fuels. There are three stages or degrees of creosote. Third degree creosote is a tough problem to deal with, and it's not unusual for people to replace their flue liners in order to get rid of it. This kind of creosote can look like tar running down the inside of your chimney or a shiny glaze coating the inside your stove or flue.
