How We Detect and Fix Chimney Leaks
If you suspect your chimney may be leaking, you need to have this taken care of before winter, or you may end up with even more damage done to your chimney. Any water that has been absorbed into the bricks and mortar of your chimney will freeze when the temperature...
Be Good to Your Chimney – Burn the Right Woods
Over the years we have been in the chimney business at Owens Chimney Systems, we have discovered that many homeowners do not really know the best woods to use for firewood. While certain species of wood will burn longer and hotter than other species, the main quality...
Fire Safety
Save Money by Installing a New Fireplace Insert
When you have an older traditional fireplace, you are not heating your home as effectively or as efficiently as you could be with a new fireplace insert. No matter whether you choose wood, pellet, or gas as the fuel source, a new fireplace insert will help you save...
Gas Fireplaces: Direct Vent vs Vent Free
If you are looking for a way to reduce your heating costs this fall and winter, you may want to consider a gas fireplace. Easy to operate and clean-burning, gas fireplaces give you the convenience of flipping a switch to ignite your fire. You will not have to worry...
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Wood Stove
To keep your wood stove working safely and efficiently this fall and winter, you should be familiar with how to properly clean and maintain the stove. At Owens Chimney Systems, we carry both Hampton and Regency wood-burning stoves that are certified by the U.S....
Top 10 Reasons Not to Clean Your Chimney
There are many things you might tell yourself why you have not called to have your chimney cleaned, so don't let these things happen to you. For your annual chimney service, contact the CSIA Certified experts at Owens Chimney Systems.
All About Gas Logs
If you are looking to convert your traditional wood-burning fireplace to a more efficient heating appliance, gas logs is a popular option. Less expensive than gas fireplace inserts, a set of gas logs also takes less time to install. Switching from a traditional...
Firebacks: What They Are, Why You Need One
Do you want to enhance your fireplace while also adding more heat efficiency, but don't want to tear up or replace your whole fireplace? You can add a decorative fireback instead. What Is A Fireback? You know that striking polished iron plate at the back of your...
How Waterproofing Prevents Water Penetration of Your Chimney
You have probably heard Owens Chimney Systems mention before that the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) names water penetration as the greatest enemy to masonry chimneys. If you are wondering how water leaks have gotten such a bad reputation, it is because of...