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The Speaker: Marge Padgitt, is a 19-year veteran of the chimney industry.  She is a Certified Chimney Sweep, a National Fireplace Institute Woodburning Specialist, and is the technical advisor for Padgitt Chimney Services.  Padgitt has a B.A. in Business Administration and an M.A. in professional writing. She is the past president of the Midwest Chimney Safety Council, and has served on the board of directors of several chimney organizations since 1993.  Marge is currently the Educational Director for the MCSC, and is on the board of directors for the Midwest, Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association.  Padgitt also sits on two technical committees for Underwriters Laboratories.  Margie writes technical and business articles for trade publications and does training seminars for insurance adjusters, home inspectors, code and fire officials, and the general public.  Please Contact us if you would like to set up a seminar at your next meeting. Be sure to mention which seminar you are interested in.

Some of the groups we have conducted seminars for:
- The Midwest Association of Home Inspectors
- The Remodeling Show at the American Royal Arena
- State Farm Insurance Adjusters Meeting
- Farmers Insurance Adjusters Meeting
- Realtor Associations
- The Midwest Chimney Safety Council
- The Coalition of Midwest Chimney Sweeps
- Barter Exchange International
- Numerous Homeowner Associations
- UMKC's Communiversity
- Green Building Expo


Seminars for the General Public:

- Wood and Gas Heating Safety & Tips
- Alternative Heating Methods Using Wood
- Your House May be Making You Sick


Insurance and Real Estate Seminar:

  • How to identify chimney fires and other damages
  • Damages caused by moisture penetration
  • How to find a good chimney technician
  • Different types of relining methods and their applications
  • Pyrolization threat
  • NFPA 211 Standards

Chimney Industry Seminars:

  • Liner Choices and Sizing
  • Documentation of chimney fire damages for insurance
  • How to assemble a professional looking proposal
  • How to use barter to increase your bottom line
  • Marketing your chimney business
  • Correcting negative air pressure and smoking problems

We will travel all over the world
Contact Marge Padgitt to set up a seminar for your group

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