How to Prepare Your Chimney for the Winter Season
Getting your chimney ready for the winter ensures it is in working order and allows you to address repairs that are needed. Before the Cincinnati winter arrives at your home, here are several steps to take so that your chimney is ready when you are using your fireplace to heat your home.
Trim Nearby Trees
Tree branches hanging over your chimney may send twigs and leftover fall leaves down into the chimney where they could catch fire along the chimney flue. In addition, this debris can end up blocking the flue and preventing the smoke from getting outside. Trim back the tree branches to prevent avoidable accidents.