by Alfred Poppins | Mar 3, 2020 | News
You will have no doubt seen the headlines regarding the Government’s announcement on fuels. This forms part of the Clean Air Plan and an announcement has been in the pipeline for a while. As an organisation, The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps feel it’s important to...
by Alfred Poppins | Feb 1, 2016 | News
Many people are relying on their stoves and fires to keep their house warm rather than use the central heating. With prolonged use it is easy for the flue to fill more quickly and in doing so this effects the efficiency of your fire. Frequency will depend on a number...
by Alfred Poppins | Mar 17, 2014 | News
The most common cause of chimney fires is infrequent cleaning and sweeping. Chimney sweeping is important. In order to enable your appliance to ‘breathe’ efficiently it is absolutely essential that you do not allow soot or ash to build up where it can hinder or...
by Alfred Poppins | Feb 9, 2014 | News
The sweeping frequencies below are for guidance. Frequency will depend on a number of factors including: Type of fuel, appliance used, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, type of chimney. Your Guild sweep will be able to advise on sweeping frequency during...
