The harsh winters can be brutal on your home and your chimney in particular. Snow thrashing upon your chimney and roof can be devastating to the structure as well. There are options for you to...
When you use your fireplace, you open the damper when you start a fire. When the fire is out, you close the damper and probably don’t give it much thought, if any at all. But...
Nearly year-round, day in and day out, your chimney is exposed to the sun’s harsh rays. Long-term exposure to the sun will bake the bricks in your chimney. Baking bricks make them more porous, much...
What would a snowy day be without the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace? The comfort and ambiance that is felt when sipping a beverage on a comfy couch and wrapped in a wooly blanket is...
You may be wondering how an insert can save you money compared to a fireplace. Well, there are a few reasons. But the number one reason is that our standard of “comfort” has shifted over...
Water can cause a lot of damage if not addressed. There are many causes for water to get into your chimney and cause leakage. The intrusion of water will damage the structure of your chimney....
Are you hearing noises coming from your chimney? No, your house isn’t haunted; it is something very real in your chimney and possibly dangerous. To be sure of what sounds are coming from your chimney,...
The summer starts to creep away and the days become shorter. The last thing you want to think about is the winter and what to do to prepare for it. The cold winters are ahead....
Are you seeking to have your chimney inspected and cleaned? Good for you, but do you know what to look for when hiring a chimney sweep? Let’s delve further into the dos and don’ts of hiring...
