We believe wood as a heating fuel is environmentally appropriate and economically beneficial. A fireplace or wood burning stove is warm and cozy on a cold winter evening but can soon become a frighting experience with a chimney fire!! We sometimes forget why our forfathers changed to central heating systems. Wood burning appliances always require regular maintanence to be safe and reliable. Continual downdrafting or smoking back can mean a plugged or blocked chimney and requires an inspection by a qualified chimney sweep.