Chimney Health Hazards
Chimneys help to provide us with much warmth during the colder season. However, have various adverse effects on our health.
Creosote Exposure - an oily black substance that can potentially build up inside your chimney flue because of incomplete wood combustion. It can produce some bad health effects, such as: eye Irritation (debris gets through the eyes) skin Irritation or even worsen can cause inner problems, like respiratory, abdominal, mental or cancer problem.
Soot Inhalation - this powdery brown or black dust sticks to the inside of chimneys (sometimes escaping into the air) and carries a few risks similar to creosote.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – this gas is a result of incomplete combustion due to insufficient oxygen to finish oxidation. A hazardous gas that is hard to detect because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless. When Carbon monoxide mixes it into the air, several health problems may arise.
Take precautions and make cleaning in your chimney. Avoid children playing near in fire place. Chimney sweeps can determine damaged inside. Additionally, chimney sweeps will remove creosote, soot and chimney swift deposits, resulting in decreased health risks. Consider for having your home checked for carbon monoxide and also install a carbon monoxide detector.
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