Make Sure Your Chimney is Swept Before Lighting a Fire
It’s a chilly Friday night and you and your family have been sitting in the stands at the stadium for hours watching the game. You’re all too happy to be home to warm up. Popcorn is popping and there is some discussion over what movie to watch as you start a fire. You...
How to Hire a Qualified Chimney Expert
When you are looking for someone to work on your chimney, it is important that you hire a person who is qualified and certified to work on chimneys and fireplaces, but how do you know whether or not this person meets these standards? One of the most essential things...
What Could Be Causing My Chimney to Leak?
Our customers at Owens Chimney Systems have heard us say many times that the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has named water as the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. Preventing chimney leaks is one of the most important jobs we do as chimney professionals...
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...