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Expert Profile: Bart Ogden

Expertise: I can answer questions related to chimney and fireplace cleaning, construction and repair as well as questions related to the performance of chimneys and fireplaces. I can also answer questions related to clothes dryer vent cleaning and repair. Additionally, I can field questions related to masonry repair.

Experience in the area:
28 years experience in the chimney service/installation/repair field
President, Home Safe Hearth & Chimney, Inc. Wichita, Kansas

Professional Organizations:
Member, National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)
Member, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
Member, Kansas Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps (KGPCS)
Member, Midwest Chimney Safety Council (MCSC)
Member, Kansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (KAREI)
Past At-Large Director of the National Chimney Sweep Guild
Past At-Large Director of the Chimney Safety Institute of America
Past Secretary, National Chimney Sweep Guild
Past Secretary, Chimney Safety Institute of America
Member, National Chimney Sweep Guild Technical Advisory Council
Member, Chimney Safety Institute of America Certification Committee
Past Chairman, CSIA Chimney Safety Education Brochures Committee
Past Chairman, NCSG Nomination Committee

Publications:
SWEEPING Magazine, The Journal of Chimney & Venting Technoloty, A Publication of the National Chimney Sweep Guild
SNEWS, The Chimney Sweep News
THE KANSAS SWEEP, The Voice of the KS Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps

Education/Credentials:
BA, Wichita State University
C.S.I.A. Certified Chimney Sweep
C.S.I.A. Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
N.F.I. Woodburning Specialist
N.F.I. Gas Specialist
Chimney Diagnosis & Documentation Seminar
Ahren's Masonry Restoration School Graduate
Advanced Gas Certification
Master Gas Certification
Licensed Mechanical Contractor
Pellet Appliance Specialist
Venting Design Specialist
Dale Carnegie Course Graduate

Awards and Honors:
Superior Dealer Award, Ventinox Chimney Lining Systems

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 4954
Knowledge	9.83 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.74 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.94 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		846

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/01/08
10	10	10	10	10/24/08
9	10	10	10	10/23/08
10	6	10	10	10/24/08
10	10	10	10	10/23/08

User Comments

You're right. I was just checking with others for answers. I finally got a hold of them and they said to heat up the flue and the smoke should shoul
(Aaron on 11/01/08)

Can't complain. My questions were answered promptly and in language that I could understand.
(David Rowe on 10/24/08)

Thank you so much. I never expected to get an answer so fast. Thank you again.
(Crystal on 10/23/08)

Didn't exactly answer my question, but made a suggestion as to the next course of action once we're in the home.
(gary on 10/24/08)

Ok. Thanks.
(KEVIN JONES on 10/23/08)

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Recent Answers from Bart Ogden

2008-11-16 addition of a fireplace: Hi Kay, I would recommend a high-efficiency factory-built fireplace with a masonry veneer. It simulates a full-masonry fireplace, but gives you a heating source that adds heat to your home instead...

2008-10-30 hole in chimney flue: Hello Heidi, I recommend you contact a local CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep to do some on-site diagnosis of your problem. They can video scan the interior and do a level 2 inspection to tell you the condition...

2008-10-30 Lining a fireplace: Hi Kelli, Your sweep is absolutely correct! If there are voids between flue tiles, the chimney MUST be relined. If there are cracks in the crown, it should be repaired or replaced. Thanks...

2008-10-29 Wood stove flue: Hi Clint, Yes, you can build a masonry flue to vent the woodstove, but it will be considerably more expensive. Thanks for using AllExperts.Com and good luck with your project. Sincerely, A...

2008-10-29 Superior Heatilator in 50 year old house: Hi Simon, Typically there were fans installed in the side intake vents for these units. I recommend you contact a local CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep to do some on-site diagnosis of your problem and...