by James Owens | Apr 26, 2017 | Animals In Your Chimney
You love your fireplace, no doubt about it. And birds and other animals love your chimney. Yes, your chimney is a natural draw for birds and animals, and now that the weather is turning nicer, you’ll need to be on the lookout for these unwelcome visitors. Luckily,...
by James Owens | May 23, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Did you know that water leaks can cause so much damage to a masonry chimney that it can be in danger of collapsing? The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is not joking when they claim that water is the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. At Owens Chimney...
by James Owens | Jun 23, 2015 | Covers & Crowns
Residing atop your chimney, caps, chase covers, and crowns are the best protection from rainwater coming into your chimney; however, if any of them are cracked, deteriorated, and/or damaged in any way, your chimney is open to receive water whenever it rains or snows....
by James Owens | Sep 29, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Tips
We all love our chimneys. They add a certain aesthetic beauty to our homes and help keep our families safe from the smoke and harmful gases that would otherwise leak into our homes without them. Since we value them so much for this protection that they provide, why...
by James Owens | Dec 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Tips
Chimneys are far more complex than you may believe at first glance. The average homeowner is only vaguely familiar with the fireplace and/or chimney components that extend beyond the hearth and firebox. Knowing about these parts and their general functions can be...
