Preventing Creosote Chimney Fires

Q. WE USE A wood-burning stove and our problem is a buildup of creosote in our brick chimney. The stove is cleaned often, every 2 to 3 weeks, but the buildup of creosote in the chimney creates sparks and this starts a fire in the chimney. We bought a commercial cleaner to spray on the wood. It is supposed to help retard the creosote buildup. Do you have any other suggestions? -Monika Ristau, Kings Park

Gary Dymski

October 26, 2000