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 | May 10, 2018 | Chimney Sweeping
There are lots of things to do every season. Hot summer days call for laying on sandy beaches, picnics in the park, and long hikes through shady woods. During autumn weather, you think of walking through colored leaves, building fires out of dry twigs, and roasting...
by James Owens | Mar 21, 2018 | Chimney Caps
A chimney seems like a pretty tough structure, right? Bricks stones, and mortar are materials that are very long-lasting and durable. But there is something that can work against the toughness of your chimney, and that is precipitation. Water can get in your chimney...
by James Owens | Jan 11, 2015 | Chimney Inspections
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...
by James Owens | Sep 15, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
When your chimney is located on a downward slope of your roof, you most likely are experiencing water pooling around the base of your exterior chimney where it meets the roof. Similarly, your chimney may have a width of over 30 inches, which can also cause water to...