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As colder seasons arrive, it’s important to take proactive steps to stay warm throughout fall and winter with the services of a professional chimney sweep. With firewood being essential to fighting the cold, it’s worth knowing how to keep it dry and ready to use no matter the season. Since 1996, the professionals at Charlie's Chimney Sweeps and Masonry of New Richmond, OH, have proudly served homeowners and families through the Greater Cincinnati area.

With a reputation for quality fireplace cleaning and chimney repair, these professionals have built a reputation for technical expertise and genuine customer care. When it comes to ensuring your fireplace is in top working condition, they have the following tips for keeping firewood dry at an affordable cost:

  • First Steps: Most importantly, cut your firewood to fit into the exact dimensions of your fireplace. Even being off by an inch can mean wasting time and effort on wood that can’t be used until it’s properly cut again. Be precise from the beginning.
  • chimney sweepStorage & Arrangement: Keep the woodpile stored above the ground to avoid the potential impacts of collecting rain, moisture, and other elemental factors. For a sturdy, long lasting foundation that can resist even harsh environmental conditions, a chimney sweep will commonly suggest using a row of treated lumber in 4x4 form for the base of the piles.
  • Placement & Spacing: Arrange your woodpile so that it’s parallel to the direction from which wind typically flows in your area. By doing so, it adds powerful, extra air flow from the natural environment. To increase the air circulation and hasten the drying process, keep roughly six or more inches of space between each row of logs.
  • Covering:  To protect the wood from the elements, use a cover of some kind — weather resistant covers and tar paper materials are common choices — and lay an additional tarp completely over the top and parts of the sides. When placing the pile, have the center row be taller than the others to prevent rain or otherwise from pooling on the coverings.

As winter approaches, be prepared and keep your home safe and warm. For fireplace cleaning and chimney repair that’s always done efficiently, you can depend on Charlie’s Chimney Sweeps and Masonry. To arrange an appointment with a professional chimney sweep, call the Cincinnati office at (513) 553-0229 and visit online for further details on their comprehensive services.

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