Myths About Fireplace Use in Winter

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...

What is a Golden Flue?

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...

Owens Manufactures Custom Chimney Caps

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...

The Dangers of Leaky Chimney Flashing

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...