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CURRENT NEWSLETTER
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Lindemann Chimney Supply sells wholesale only to the chimney and hearth industry.
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 December 2006
It's Dangerous
As the cold weather season is upon us, we all need to be concerned about traumatic problems that could happen to us in the outdoors. One of the leading cold weather dangers is that of frostbite.
Frostbite has been well documented throughout history (especially in times of war). Did you know that General Napoleon's army lost many soldiers to frostbite? He left France with 250,000 men, returning approximately 6 months later with only 350 fully functioning soldiers. Of course part of this was due to Napoleon's own arrogance.
During WWII, the Germans performed approximately 15,000 cold-related amputations.
Until the 1950's, frostbite treatment consisted of rubbing snow over the affected area. Rapid re-warming was not used until around 1956, with great success. That was the beginning of a new and effective treatment for frostbite.
Frostbite is classified in different degrees of stages, much like burns. 1st degree frostbite shows partial skin redness, swelling, usually no blisters. Symptoms include burning or throbbing pain. 2nd degree is redness, blisters, and numbness is often seen. 3rd degree frostbite is much deeper, where there is full thickness freezing of the skin, with blisters.
Outdoor treatment is relatively simple. All wet clothing should be removed, and replaced by dry clothing, if available. Wrapping the areas in sterile gauze, if available, would be highly beneficial. However if not available, wrapping in any dry material is advised.
Rapid re-warming is the most effective treatment. Some medical authorities believe re-warming should occur only after being transported to an emergency room.
Frostbite prevention is the best treatment. Be aware of what the anticipated weather is. Always try to stay dry. Wear several layers of clothing, and don't forget proper hydration and food intake. While mittens are much harder to work in, they are clearly much warmer than gloves. Always have some type of headgear, since the vast majority of heat is lost through the head and neck.
We're Grateful
It seems like only yesterday that we mailed our first Lindemann Chimney Supply catalog. It's hard to believe that so many years have passed and our home-based family business has successfully grown into a nationally recognized company with thousands of customers!
Throughout the many years of great change and growth, our guiding principle has remained constant. Like the owners of the “old-fashioned” country store, we believe in treating our customers like our neighbors and friends. We offer only products we use or would use ourselves, we offer them at a fair price and we guarantee them without condition.
Your satisfaction, both in dealing with us and in the products you buy, must be complete. Nothing less is acceptable. We were the first in our industry to offer our customers a zero down dating program that still remains very popular today. We also were the first to offer toll-free technical support.
As always you can call us toll-free whether you want to place an order, get some of the aforementioned technical support, or if you have the slightest problem with any product you have purchased from us. Our staff is available nine to ten hours each day Monday through Friday. You can contact us by email at any time.
All of us here at Lindemann Chimney Supply would like to extend our best wishes for you and your loved ones to have a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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