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Fire Prevention Week 2018: Look. Listen. Learn.

Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored an important public fire safety campaign, Fire Prevention Week, on the week of every October 9th. Originally this week began as a commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, but as it became clear how important it was to educate the public on how to prevent a fire in their homes, this campaign was proclaimed in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge to be observed across the country. For over 25 years, All Seasons Chimney has been teaching the residents of the lower Hudson Valley area how to keep fires from occurring in their homes as part of our professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” and we would like to tell you more about this theme.

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In order to successfully avoid a devastating fire in your home, the NFPA stresses the importance of looking for places where fires could start and making sure that there are no potential fire hazards present. Since cooking causes almost half of all home fires, you should make sure that there is no clutter around the stovetop. Always remember to keep an eye on what you are cooking. Your heating and your electrical equipment in your home are also common causes of accidental fires. All Seasons Chimney can give you more tips and recommendations for keeping your home free of fire hazards.

LISTEN

As the first alert to a fire being present in your home, smoke alarms can reduce your risk of dying in a residential fire by 50 percent. The NFPA recommends that you install smoke alarms on every level of your home as well as inside each bedroom. To make sure your alarms are working effectively, you should test them every month and replace any alarms that are over 10 years old. All Seasons Chimney suggests interconnecting your smoke alarms so that when one sounds, they all do.

LEARN

Since you may only have seconds to escape a fire in your home, it is crucial to plan at least two ways out of every single room. Once you have established your two exit routes, you will need to teach them to your family and practice these exits often. Choose a place outside your house where your family can meet once they have gotten out. From this spot, you will be able to safely call your local emergency authorities.

If you need more information about Fire Prevention Week, contact us at All Seasons Chimney. As the best chimney company in the lower Hudson Valley area, your safety is our top priority.

Advantages of a Stainless Steel Bumper

If you have a prefabricated chimney, you most likely have a chase that has been built around the metal chimney pipes to protect them from the elements of weather as well as to give it the look of a traditional chimney. On top of the chase, you need to have a cover professionally installed to keep water from rain and melted ice and snow out of the chimney. For the best protection that will last for years, All Seasons Chimney recommends that you choose a chase cover that has been manufactured from stainless steel or copper. For over 25 years, we have been custom-making, repairing, and installing stainless steel chase covers in the lower Hudson Valley area as part of our professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services. We would like to tell you more about why we recommend stainless steel chase covers and what you can expect from our service.Advantages of a Stainless Steel Bumper - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons Chimney

What are the advantages of a chase cover made from stainless steel?

Keeping water out of your chimney is one of the most important responsibilities you have as a homeowner, and All Seasons Chimney can guarantee that our customized stainless steel chase covers will prevent water leaks for years. While you can find chase covers made from low-grade galvanized steel at lower prices, you will end up having to buy another one rather soon because galvanized steel starts to rust after being consistently exposed to the elements. Some of our stainless steel chase covers are guaranteed to last a lifetime! You want a chase cover that can not only stand up to the weather but can also keep birds and wild animals out of the chase. We have repaired and replaced many galvanized steel covers that were damaged by raccoons trying to get into the chase. Stainless steel chase covers are tough enough to prevent any critters from bending and damaging them.

What can I expect when I get a customized stainless steel chase cover from All Seasons Chimney?

Our expert chase makers start by taking precise measurements of your chimney and the chase so that we can be exact when making the chase. The things when creating a chase are the length and width of your chimney, the chase hole, the collar height, the skirt height, and the drip edge and diagonal creases. We will also make a storm collar that will be custom fit to your chase cover.

To keep your prefabricated chimney and chase protected against water penetration and animal invasions, you need a stainless steel chase cover that has been customized and installed by All Seasons Chimney. Contact us today to schedule your appointment for our custom-made chase cover services.