A smoke integrity test, or smoke test, is necessary if you are installing a new appliance, are re-opening an old fireplace or an old chimney. These tests try and identify any cracks and leaks in the chimney as these could cause dangerous gases to escape. It is recommended that surveys are taken of chimneys on…
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Carbon Monoxide the silent killer
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is the product of incomplete combustion of carbon based fuels such as smokeless fuels, coal, gas, oil and even wood. It is harmful if breathed in and may result in death if present in large enough quantities or if a person is exposed to…
