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Are All the Parts of Your Fireplace Working Like They Should?
A fireplace is not just a pretty element of home decor. Your chimney and fireplace have a job, and may actually be the hardest workers in your home. The entire time there is a fire in your fireplace, your chimney works to vent the harmful heat and vapors out of the house. There are many […] Read more
Why a Smoke Chamber Parge is Important
Your fireplace is only one part of your chimney system, and no part can be neglected. The smoke chamber keeps your chimney working because it funnels the smoke into the chimney, and out of the house. If the smoke chamber doesn’t work properly, your chimney’s safety and efficiency declines. The smoke chamber, fireplace, and chimney […] Read more
We Do Chimney Rebuilds
Notice some damaged portions of your chimney? Seeing loose bricks, stains, or cracks? You should schedule an appointment with a professional right away. This kind of damage can occur over time, or you may have just purchased a home with a chimney in disrepair. Whatever the reason, a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® (CCS) is experienced […] Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Leave Your Chimney Dirty All Summer
You can probably come up with reasons to ignore your chimney during the summer while you’re swimming, camping, vacationing, and more. However there are many reasons why you shouldn’t ignore it, and at Black Moose Chimney and Stove we strive to put our customer needs at the highest priority, and part of that is educating […] Read more
Stop Animal Intrusion in Your Chimney!
What would you do if you found a squirrel in your kitchen? How would you react to a family of sleeping raccoons on your bed? Do plump rats tumbling down your chimney have your attention yet? Good. It’s time to put a barrier between you and the Animal Kingdom! Chimneys provide warmth when weather brings […] Read more
Diagnosing Chimney Leaks With A Chimney Inspection
Water damage is a headache for those affected. You’re left with a defective chimney and on top of that bills tend to pile up when damage is left undiagnosed. How can you avoid such financial heartache? A practical key to diagnosing chimney leaks lies in keeping one’s eyes open. Constant vigilance is a trait of […] Read more
Importance of Chimney Liners For Oil Furnaces Boilers
Chimney liners are the unsung heroes of a chimney. They are put to the test every time you set your oil furnace or boiler to warm up the house, especially on a chilly evening. A chimney liner, also known as flue lining, is a clay, ceramic, or metal conduit that protects chimney walls from heat […] Read more
Why is Pellet Stove Service So Important?
If you are an owner of a pellet stove, you have chosen an excellent product that provides quality and low-cost heating. Pellet stoves are special stoves that burn small wood-like pellets, producing a steady fire for 24-36 hours between refueling. These devices are cheaper to install and burn cleaner than their traditional wood-burning heater counterparts. […] Read more
