With cold, winter weather once again bearing down, there is no better time to open up the fireplace and start a roaring fire to warm the home and heart.

But before you set a match to the wood in your fireplace, Darryl Myers Brick in Independence, KY, urgently reminds you to be sure your chimney is properly maintained. Experts in fireplace chimney repair and brick sealing, the dedicated staff at Darryl Myers Brick knows full well that nearly 25,000 house fires are caused each year due to improper chimney care.

Darryl Myers Brick will handle all chimney repairs and inspections for your home, and they offer these chimney care tips to ensure your holiday fires are festive and safe.

• Schedule A Yearly Chimney Inspection: Fireplaces are rarely used compared to other areas of the home, so maintenance probably isn't something you consider often. But damage to a chimney can lead to catastrophic results, and you might not notice repairs are needed until you have a professional inspection. Darryl Myers Brick can inspect your chimney once a year to clean the chimney of harmful debris while also ensuring the integrity of the interior firebox, smoke chamber, damper, exterior cap, and crown.
• Watch Out For Moisture & Damage: Be on the lookout for chimney imperfections that could cause an issue, primarily leaks and moisture, which can weaken the integrity of brick and mortar. Darryl Myers Brick excels at brick sealing projects for chimneys and other areas of your home.
• Be Aware Of Fire Hazards: No matter how much chimney maintenance you do, accidents can still happen. Install a smoke detector in every room in your home and test them every six months. Every home should have at least one working fire extinguisher.

The Independence area’s leading brick and stone contractor, Darryl Myers Brick, can reduce the possibility of a fire through meticulous inspection of your current chimney or installation of a new, safer model.

For all chimney repair and installation needs, call Myers Brick at (859) 743-3850, send an email to darrylmyers67@yahoo.com, or visit the website.