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fires a year in the U.S. causing $125 million dollars in damage? 2 How does this happen? Over the course of time, your home settles, and fire- place chimneys can become cracked, damaged or blocked. Creosote can build up from burning the fireplace and create the potential for a chim- ney flue fire. Proper inspection is required before lighting a fire. The Proper inspection also applies to gas fireplaces, which typically burn clean but could have obstructions in the chimney that could pose a seri- ous health and safety risk. You need a CSIA Certified techni- cian to inspect your chimney to: • Look in your chimney and deter- mine if the venting is properly • Discover any visible obstruction, cracking, separation or creosote buildup that can cause hazardous conditions. • Check for birds or rodents that nest in your chimney. Unless you hear, see or smell them, you won’t know they’re there, and they could be hazardous. A qualified chimney inspector has a plethora of knowledge and experi- ence and should be CSIA Certified. • A Level One inspection is recom- mended if you want to be sure your chimney is properly vented, you’re ready to burn your fireplace, and you want to be sure the creosote buildup is at an acceptable stan- dard. • Beware of unscrupulous bait-and- switch companies who quote a ridiculously low price for an inspec- How to Hire the Right Chimney Sweep Company

Why Inspect My Chimney? A fireplace should never be lit unless it is inspected on a yearly basis. Did you know there are an average of 22,300 fireplace chimney/chimney connector

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To learn more, visit IntegraMgtCorp.com or call Edward San George, MPA, PCAM at 973.770.1500 .

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364 North Main Street (Route 9), Suite 5 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 T (609) 660-0208

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