Keeping up with the inevitable buildup of soot, ash, and other by-products of fireplaces and wood- or gas-burning appliances is critical to the operation of your home, The AW Perkins 12 Inch x 12 Inch Square Wire Chimney Brush with 1/4 Inch Point Thread is a tool that makes it far easier and more efficient to accomplish exactly that, Buildup in your chimney or vent pipes can reduce the efficiency of your fireplace or appliance, it can constrict air flow and reduce proper draw, and it can create a dangerous accumulation of potentially flammable materials, The easy solution to all of this, of course, is regular and proper maintenance, A problem is never a problem until it"s too late to do anything about it, Be pro-active in keeping up your home, Using the AW Perkins 12 Inch x 12 Inch Square Wire Chimney Brush with 1/4 Inch Point Thread and other maintenance tools regularly that your home can continue happy, worry-free operation for years to come, For masonry chimneys, SKU: TWST2463