05/11/2026
🔥 THAT'S A LOT OF CREOSOTE! 🔥
This is a full bucket of creosote removed from just ONE flue during a recent chimney sweep!
It's a great reminder of just how important it is to burn the RIGHT wood in your woodfire.
Why does creosote build up?
Burning wet, green or poorly seasoned firewood, along with running your fire too low and allowing it to smoulder, can cause excessive creosote build-up inside your flue.
Creosote is highly flammable and, if left to accumulate, can significantly increase the risk of a dangerous chimney fire.
A few tips to keep your fire burning cleaner:
🪵 Always burn dry, well-seasoned firewood.
🔥 Keep your fire burning hot, not smouldering.
đź’§ Avoid wet or freshly cut wood.
đźš« Never burn treated timber, painted wood or rubbish.
đź§ą Get your flue professionally swept and checked annually.
Burning the right wood means:
✔️ More heat from your fuel
✔️ Less smoke and creosote build-up
✔️ A cleaner-burning, more efficient fire
✔️ Reduced risk of chimney fires
DON'T WAIT UNTIL THERE'S A PROBLEM!
At EMBER Heating, we want to help keep your family, home safe & woodfire running efficiently..
Get in touch to book your annual flue sweep and woodfire maintenance
📞 027 665 9289
EMBER Heating – Keeping home fires burning safely. 🔥