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Chimney Crown Inspection and Repair
The chimney crown is a very important part of the chimney system in your home. Its function is to repel water and protect the bricks below them. Once water is allowed to leak into the mortar, bricks will become loose … Continue reading
Ventless Fireplace Can Leave Behind Dangerous Fumes
Ventless fireplaces are known to be very convenient because they do not have to have a chimney of any kind and can be placed in almost any room in your house. You need to check with your own state codes … Continue reading
Fall is The Season for Chimney Sweeping
Fall brings the cool weather that sparks thoughts of sitting around your fireplace in front of a cozy fire. But fall is also the time for a chimney cleaning and inspection. Before you light that first fire of the season, … Continue reading
When to install a Chimney Cap
Chimney caps are the covers that are put on top of chimney flues to protect the chimney. Installing a chimney cap is very important if you have a chimney in your home. Most people do not have chimney caps installed … Continue reading
Best Way To Keep Critters Out Of Your Chimney? Cap it!
You may not think of your chimney as a particularly inviting place to hang out, but there are plenty of animals that do. In fact, some animals find chimneys very attractive nesting locations, because in nature, they would nest in … Continue reading
Replacing a Chimney Liner
The chimney liner is a very important component in the operating system of a fire place but most people seem not to notice. It is designed in such a way that it expels hot flue gases to the environment outside. … Continue reading
Your Leaking Chimney
Leaking chimneys cost home owners thousands of dollars each year. Many times, the home owner thinks that it is a roof leak, and call the roofer to fix the problem. However, they soon find out that the mortar in the … Continue reading
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Fall Is Coming: Be Mindful of Your Chimney
Even though most of us are experiencing 90+ degree temperatures, the fall season is not that far away. Time goes by quickly, doesn’t it? With this season comes cooler weather, dryer conditions and more fire hazards. This is precisely why … Continue reading
No More Excuses – Get Your Chimney Cleaned Before You Need It
There seems to be two kinds of people in this world; ones that just get things done and the other that makes up excuses for why they couldn’t get things done. Unfortunately, if you haven’t had a chimney inspection and/or … Continue reading
100 Reasons Your Fireplace Doesn’t Work
We have all been there. The fireplace and chimney do not work, and who knows why. That’s where the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) comes in. They have a great article that talks about 100 reasons your fireplace does … Continue reading
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