Homeowners warned against burning unseasoned wood

Property owners have been advised not to burn unseasoned wood in their homes, as it could potentially lead to faults in their flue accessories.

As well as this, homeowners should try not burn pine or sappy woods, as they could make homes become vulnerable to threats of creosote accumulations within chimney systems, advises an expert from CBS New York.

Instead, seasoned wood should be used by homeowners as it often produces more beneficial results, though it should always be dried for at least one year in order to protect it against moisture build-up.

People should also ensure that their fires only burn for a few hours at a time, as those that burn for longer periods can become difficult to control.

Other threats to heating appliances can also occur if birds build nests within the flues of homes, reports the Crawley business Wayne Sweep.