by James Owens | Dec 26, 2024 | Chimney Maintenance
Along with the joys of using a fireplace come some misconceptions about chimney maintenance and proper use. Some of these misconceptions are fairly innocuous, but others can impact the safety and efficiency of your fireplace system. With decades of experience, we love...
by James Owens | Nov 24, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
If you’re like most homeowners, your chimney is probably one of the most taken-for-granted parts of your home. It’s one of those things that you expect to be there for you when you need it but may not give it much thought in the meantime. “It’s all just cosmetic,” we...
by James Owens | Sep 30, 2020 | Chimney Maintenance
If you own a fireplace, then chimney maintenance needs to be a priority if you’re looking to maintain the value and overall aesthetic of your home. Fortunately, by investing in annual inspections and scheduling sweepings as often as The National Fire Protection...
by James Owens | Apr 4, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance, Uncategorized
Everything has a breaking point. When you buy furniture, vehicles, appliances, clothing, or any other product, you can count on the fact that, at some point, it will eventually break down or wear out. Even something as durable and long-lasting as your chimney will...
by James Owens | Mar 30, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
If you own a chimney, you know how important it is to have your chimney inspected and cleaned on an annual basis. Not only does this make your fireplace run more efficiently, it is also important to make sure that there isn’t too thick of a creosote build-up. Creosote...
by James Owens | Mar 10, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Your fireplace is beautiful and useful and your chimney is one tough piece of masonry. However, even these things can have issues. One of the more common problems that can occur with your chimney is water leaks. Is your chimney is leaking? If so, it can cause damage...