by Lou Curley | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most houses in this area were built with a chimney that vents a gas or oil furnace, boiler, and/or water heater. When these chimneys were built, they were lined with clay flue tiles. Over time the acids in the exhaust will break down the facing of the tile lining.... by Lou Curley | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s now officially Fall. It’s chilly at night and pretty soon the heat will be running and the fireplaces will be burning. Here’s a quick checklist of Fall maintenance things to do (that I can help you with) to get ready for the cold weather: Have... by Lou Curley | Sep 16, 2013 | Chimney Cleaning
It’s that time of year again: Sunday is the first day of Fall, football has started, and the kids are back in school. That also means it’s time to get the fireplace ready for Winter. If its been more than a year since your last sweep or inspection call to... by Lou Curley | Sep 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The 2014 Farmer’s Almanac is out and calling for a cold and snowy Winter. A cold winter means your heat will be on more often. A snowy Winter means more time at home in front of your fireplace. Whether you have a fireplace, wood stove, gas logs, or just a... by Lou Curley | Sep 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Your gas or oil furnace, boiler, or water heater most likely vents through a chimney. This flue is often neglected and most homeowners wrongly assume that their HVAC contractors do the required annual maintenance on this chimney as part of their service contract. This... 