The smoke shelf locates between the smoke chamber and the firebox. Gathering out the debris and water which gets stored in chimneys are collected in this section. The smoke shelf aids in smoke transition and helps to prevent downdrafts from entering your house. The smoke shelf, which is located between the firebox and the smoke chamber collects any rainfall or debris that may have entered the chimney. The smoke shelf also helps to keep smoke and pollutants out of your house by preventing downdrafts.

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CLEANING PROCESS:

Going down towards the chimney internally start putting rods and flue for scrubbing to start out the cleaning process.. This indicates that you’ve arrived at the smoke chamber, which you may clear in the firebox from inside the home. Take a small cut out of poly sheet and make a small hole as big as your hand, start brushing to clean out this section. Cleaning the smoke shelf with the pliable noodle-brush is next, followed by cleaning the firebox walls with the long-handled brush. Vacuuming the firebox will bring your chimney cleaning adventure to a close.

CAUTIONS:

• Finally, take the canvas tarp and poly sheeting from the hearth outdoors and brush off the soot before washing and reusing them for your next DIY chimney cleaning.
• Do not neglect to clear the smoke shelf, since many chimney fires begin there.
• If your chimney’s smoke shelf region is inaccessible or there isn’t enough room for brush movement while cleaning, you should call a professional chimney sweep.
• If your top roof is not sheer or there is any other problem in standing, its time for an expert call.
• A professional survey is a must following thing.
• If you burn wet logs most of the time, clean your chimney and get it examined every 50 burns. Otherwise, if you primarily burn dry wood, clean it and get it examined after 70 fires.