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 | Dec 15, 2017 | Chimney Caps
There are people who think that a chimney cap is an optional accessory. If you want ultimate protection for your chimney, however, you will not consider doing without this vital piece of a chimney’s anatomy. A chimney cap works in several ways to keep your chimney...
by James Owens | May 10, 2017 | Chimney Flashing
There are so many parts to a working fireplace/chimney system that it’s hard to keep them all straight. There’s the damper, which you need to remember to open when lighting a fire but close when you’re not using your chimney. There’s the smoke chamber, which guides...
by James Owens | Feb 9, 2017 | Gas Logs and Fireplaces
A warm, crackling, cozy fire on a cold, snowy night is hard to beat. Can you imagine having a warm, crackling fire without the fuss and mess of cleaning up? That’s exactly what you have when you have a gas fireplace. Gas fireplaces have many advantages: they are easy...
by James Owens | May 9, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Every summer when the weather gets hotter and more humid, our staff at Owens Chimney Systems gets calls from our customers complaining about unpleasant odors coming from their chimneys. The smell could be smoky, musty, or even an odor of decomposition. Our Chimney...