Is That My Chimney I Smell?
All fireplaces have a unique smell; however, a normal working fireplace will send the smell up and out of the chimney with the draft before it ever has the chance to seep into your home. Fireplace odor problems come from a variety of different things, the most notable...
Why HeatShield® is the Best Chimney Reliner
Your chimney may look good on the outside but can have hidden dangers lurking on the inside. A video inspection of your entire flue system is a good first step, as it will be able to spot missing or damaged mortar joints, cracks, and/or spalling that a professional...
Benefits of a Top Sealing Damper
Energy savings, two words that will most certainly put a smile on every homeowner’s face this time of year. Surely everyone likes to save money whenever possible. Right? Chimney dampers, for many, are just the way to help with those high heating bills. The main...
Chimney Physics and Negative Air Pressure
Think of your house and chimney system as a living, breathing thing. They actually need to breathe to exchange the stale, stagnant air for fresh air. There’s a multitude of appliances pushing air out of your house—bathroom fans, central vacuums, range hoods, clothes...
Relining A Chimney – What are My Options?
According to the CSIA, problems in your chimney’s flue can present serious risks to your home and family, because it’s no longer able to perform its primary function: to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the outside of your home. If your current...
Fire Safety Tips Around the Fireplace
There are general fire safety precautions everyone should follow, regardless of where they live. Taking the time to review these fire safety precautions can help you create a safer and more secure living environment for you and your family. There are several fire...
Carolina Panthers Coach’s House Burns in Fire Due to Faulty Gas Fireplace
On the morning of January 5, 2015, a two-alarm fire started in Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera’s house. Fortunately, no one was hurt (thanks in large part to a properly-working alarm system), and the coach told reporters on scene that everyone got out safely but...
We Proudly Serve the Lake Norman Area
Let’s face it, after all of the recent holiday celebrations and gatherings, many of us feel like we need a vacation! Fortunately, if you’re reading this, the chances of you living in or near beautiful Lake Norman are pretty high. There’s so much to do every day it can...
Wood Stove and Fireplace Ash Removal
The burning of solid fuels (wood, coal or pellets) in your stove, fireplace or insert, will inevitably leave behind ashes that need to be removed, regardless of how efficiently your particular unit burns. These remaining ashes must be removed periodically to prevent...
Wood Stoves, Inserts, and Fireplaces
Sitting in front of a crackling fire may be your favorite wintertime activity. Unfortunately, a traditional fireplace isn’t only an inefficient heating source but can also create high levels of smoke, both inside and outside your home. Never fear, there is an...