Why chimney sweeping?
Fires can occur – they usually start in the flue.
A clean chimney provides efficient ventilation and allows for smoke and dangerous toxins to escape the home. When there is not sufficient ventilation creosote can build up in the chimney. Creosote is highly flammable. Chimneys can also gather twigs, leave, and sometimes birds nests that should be removed to prevent fires.
How often should you have your chimney cleaned?
This depends on how often you use your woodstove or fireplace. If it is used regularly year-round you may need to clean it more often. In most cases, your chimney should be inspected and cleaned at least once per year.
When is the best time to have a chimney swept?
You should have your chimney swept before you start to burn for the season. Booking in the spring or summer gives you more flexibility with scheduling as well as price savings – the fall can be quite busy. The spring and summer are also the safest time of the year as it can be dangerous working around ice or snow.
Why should you hire a WETT-certified chimney sweep?
The will allow your insurance company (and your family)to trust that the appliance and flue have been properly serviced by a certified professional. Training and certification with WETT inc allow our technicians to offer the most current and up-to-date safety and code-compliant service.
What is a WETT Inspection?
WETT stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer. It is the standard for the safe and effective use of wood-burning systems in Canada. This includes any wood-burning unit such as a wood stove or fireplace.
Why do I need a WETT Inspection?
Wood heat is certainly cozy but it can also be a fire hazard that can threaten your family’s safety if not installed correctly. A WETT Inspection by a qualified inspector will give you peace of mind that your system is installed and operating within safety standards. Our WETT inspector will also give you tips on how to properly maintain your system to ensure you and your family are protected.
What is a SITE Basic Inspection? / What are the types of inspections?
SITE is a set of standardized guidelines and procedures that are recommended by WETT for the inspection and/or evaluation of wood-burning systems. WETT outlines three levels of inspections.
Click here to view the WETT SITE inspection table
Your home insurance company may require a WETT Inspection
If you own a wood-burning unit, chances are at some point you will probably be asked for a WETT inspection by your insurance company. It is often required as an integral part of your home insurance policy.
A WETT inspection can also be requested for a real estate transaction of a home that has a wood-burning appliance.
In addition, if there was a fire involving the wood-burning unit, any of several institutions such as the police or fire department may recommend or request that you have a WETT inspection completed.
But my wood stove is already certified…
The organization that certified your wood-burning appliance only certifies that the appliance was built to certain standards. The certification on the woodstove does not assume that the unit was installed properly and therefore safe to use so this is where the WETT inspection comes into play.
Why Choose us?
We offer inspection of any wood-burning system to ensure they are compliant with WETT standards. On completion, we will explain the inspection results and present you with a written report that will satisfy the requirements of any insurance company. You will also sleep better at night knowing the inspection was done correctly.
