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What to Do if Lightning Strikes Your Chimney
If you live in an area prone to lightning strikes, it’s a good idea to take a look at your chimney after a thunder and lightning storm. From your place safe inside your home, you may not even be aware that lightning has hit the chimney. For this reason, it’s important to check for chimney […] Read more
What is the long, steel tubing I saw being installed in my neighbor’s chimney?
When spring and summer arrives, many homeowners take advantage of the warmer weather for their spring-cleaning chores and working on home improvement projects. With the fireplace taking center stage for much of the winter, the warmer months are the perfect time of year to replace cracked or worn chimney liners. What is a Chimney Liner […] Read more
Why is My Chimney Rusting?
The chimney is one of the most visible features of a home. While brick chimneys are durable structures built to withstand a crackling fire in the fireplace, they are not indestructible. The chimney comprises several different components, some of which are metal. These components, including the damper, smoke shelf, and flashing, are susceptible to rusting. […] Read more
Do All Chimneys Need Cleaning?
This is a good question, because there are several different types of supplemental heating appliances, and not all of them need the same level of cleaning and maintenance. Let’s look at fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts and learn about the cleaning requirements for their chimneys or vent systems. Wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts These wood-burning […] Read more
The 4 Main Causes of Chimney Damage & Chimney Fires
Chimneys can suffer damage in several different ways – some that are preventable, some that aren’t. Let’s look at both kinds and talk about how you should address them. Poor workmanship in building the chimney If defects were built into the chimney when it was constructed, damage at some level down the line is likely. […] Read more
What To Do With Your Fireplace In Warm Weather
Just because winter is over doesn’t mean that your fireplace has to look dull and boring. There are many things you can do to enhance this natural focal point and make it the centerpiece of your living space in the summer. Here are five inspiring ideas to decorate your fireplace this summer that will help […] Read more
4 Situations That Require Calling a Certified Chimney Sweep
Chimney sweeps clean chimneys. Sweeps with certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) have gone that extra mile to earn their place among the very best chimney technicians in the U.S. Chimney safety is nothing to take lightly, so if you ever encounter Masonry damage Have you spotted crumbly dust on your roof around […] Read more
A Few Important Chimney and Fireplace Terms
How well do you know your chimney and fireplace? While the chimney may look like a simple masonry structure, on the inside are many components that work in unison to keep your home and family safe while enjoying the fireplace or heating stove. During an annual chimney inspection, your chimney sweep may point out areas […] Read more
Tips to Make Your Fire Pit Last Longer
A well-made fire pit that’s properly cared for should last for many years and give you lots of enjoyment throughout its life. You can help your fire pit last longer by following these simple tips. Know what your fire pit is made of Common materials used to build fire pits – whether custom-made or store-bought […] Read more
What Technicians Look for During a Chimney Inspection
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other fire safety experts recommend annual chimney inspections. A yearly inspection is essential for ensuring that your chimney is not only structurally sound, but your fireplace is safe to operate. So, if it’s been more than a year since your last chimney inspection, schedule a service call with […] Read more
