Why is a Chimney Cap Necessary?
A chimney seems like a pretty tough structure, right? Bricks stones, and mortar are materials that are very long-lasting and durable. But there is something that can work against the toughness of your chimney, and that is precipitation. Water can get in your chimney...
Have a Professional Install Your Gas Logs
Do you love the look and feel of a crackling fire but don’t love the work of wood? After all the long process involves cutting and splitting wood, letting it cure, finding a place to stack it, and cleaning up after burning it? If that’s the case, then a great...
How Do I Fix Home Pressure Issues?
You want your home to be as energy efficient as possible, to make sure that the windows and doors are snug and air-tight, and that you have plenty of insulation installed to keep you toasty warm and keep the cold air out and the warm air in. This will help keep your...
How A Chimney Cap Can Save Your Chimney
There are people who think that a chimney cap is an optional accessory. If you want ultimate protection for your chimney, however, you will not consider doing without this vital piece of a chimney’s anatomy. A chimney cap works in several ways to keep your chimney...
Common Issues Found During Chimney Inspections
Everyone knows that an annual chimney inspection is the best way to make sure that your fireplace and chimney system are safe and working efficiently. When you hire a quality chimney service like Owens Chimney Systems, you can be sure that every aspect of your chimney...
Chimney Relining and Restoration
Were you, as a chimney owner, aware that your chimney has a liner? Many people aren’t, and yet this is such an important part of your chimney. When you hire an excellent, highly qualified chimney service like Owens Chimney Systems to inspect your chimney, you can be...
Thinking About Switching to Gas?
There’s just something about a beautiful wood fire. The crackling and popping of the wood, the smell of burning wood, the itchy eyes from the smoke, the sore back from cutting wood...wait a minute! For some people, a wood fire is amazing. They love going out in the...
Causes of Chimney Leaks
There’s not much worse than getting a leak - whether it’s in the washing machine hose, the roof, or the dishwasher. These tend to be pretty easy to detect and, usually, they’re pretty easy to fix as well. Even if you have to call in a professional, it’s usually not a...
Protect Your Chimney With A Chimney Cap
Do you know what the number one cause of issues with your fireplace and chimney system is? If you’re thinking creosote build-up, think again. How about obstructions, such as nests, dried papers, dried twigs, and leaves, or even dead animals? Nope. Using the wrong type...
Dangers of Using Your Fireplace Without an Inspection
There are definitely some things that you shouldn’t put off. If you put off getting your tires changed, you might end up on the side of the road with a blow-out. If you put off getting your roof fixed, you end up with lots of leaks. But if you put off getting your...