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The Ventless Fireplace
Ventless fireplaces are quite popular and common in the modern household of today. They are maintenance free and clean since they do not require any firewood. These fireplaces can be operated using gas, electricity or gel fuel. Those who have … Continue reading
What Exactly Is Chimney Sweeping?
The main reason for chimney sweeping is to prevent house and chimney fires and to prevent the hazards of dangerous fumes emissions from dirty or blocked heating appliances, chimneys and flue ways that enter the house potentially causing death to … Continue reading
Chimneys Are NOT Maintenance Free
Aside from giving décor and adding curb appeal to your home, some people love chimneys because they think that they are maintenance-free. The main function of the chimney is to release smoke and gases from the home, and bear a … Continue reading
Reasons Your Fireplace Doesn’t Work
There are more than a hundred reasons why fireplaces do not work. For households with a fireplace, it is essential to completely understand how your fireplace works together with the air flow, pressure differentials and its construction procedure. Some basic … Continue reading
Types of Chimneys
There are many types of chimneys but while there are various types of chimneys, the most ordinary is the masonry chimney and the manufactured chimneys. Whatever type of chimney you have, all chimneys function to carry out the smoke from … Continue reading
Your Chimney’s Masonry May Need A Repair
Chimneys are dangerous and even fatal if allowed to deteriorate. If wrong techniques and materials were used in repairing the chimneys, it may deteriorate even faster even before repaired. A chimney that is not properly repaired can be unsafe and … Continue reading
What Are Chimney Caps?
Chimney caps not only shield the inside of your chimney, but they are also designed to protect the cap area at the top of the chimney. The primary reason for capping a chimney is to protect the inside from water, … Continue reading
Chimney Cleaning In Nashville
Here is a word from one of our chief sponsors, Ashbusters Chimney Service: A number of fire incidents are increasing in Nashville, TN. If you live here, this alarming issue should not be kept ignored. Chimney cleaning in Nashville has … Continue reading
What Is HeatShield?
Many people are still not aware of the purpose and the advantage of having a heat shield in their chimney. HeatShield is designed and manufactured to protect the excessive heat absorption from an external source by reflecting, dispersing or absorbing … Continue reading