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 | Dec 29, 2015 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance
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...
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 | Jun 16, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Are you a chimney owner? Are you looking to get a chimney installed anytime soon? Well, if you’ve answered yes to either of the two questions then we’ve got some information that could be helpful. Our team here at Owens Chimney Systems, Inc. is ready and willing to...
