Now is the best time to get your fireplace ready for fall – it’s just around the corner! A well-maintained and functional fireplace not only enhances your home’s warmth, but also adds to its charm and comfort – making it a place you truly want to be as the...
If you’re like most homeowners, your chimney is probably one of the most taken-for-granted parts of your home. It’s one of those things that you expect to be there for you when you need it but may not give it much thought in the meantime. “It’s all just cosmetic,” we...
There are many parts to the chimney – some that you could easily name and others that are a bit more obscure. There’s the hearth and the surrounding mantle, the firebox, the flue and the damper. However, there are less-known parts of the chimney that are equally...
Both internal and external forces can damage chimneys. The home could fall victim to shoddy craftsmanship or natural events could create structural damage. Even if the chimney was constructed properly, natural usage could begin to erode the mortar after years of...
Fireplace systems are very complex, with functions performed both below and above the roof. The chimney travels up through the home and extends from the roof, where it vents air from a burning fire. If the top of the chimney is open, it provides an entry route for...