by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
I outlined different types and materials for fireplaces in a previous blog post, so today I’m going to talk about chimney materials. Chimneys may be built from a variety of materials and create nearly any look you desire. Your chimney can be as unique or as...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Pennsylvania winters have become pretty brutal in recent years. The 2014 winter temperatures dropped to well below zero several times. I know we all want to put those thoughts behind us right now as we’re going into a beautiful summer that will doubtlessly have...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
When most people think of chimney sweeps, their minds go straight to soot-covered men dancing on rooftops with cheerful tunes in the background. While Dick Van Dyke’s charming performance made chimney sweeping look whimsical, the reality is a bit grittier (and far...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Let’s face it; it’s dark in the chimney. Examining a dark area for something dark is quite tricky. You can perform a chimney inspection on your own, but many homeowners aren’t familiar with the appearance of creosote, the substance that causes...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
I’ve previously written about this topic, so I hope this doesn’t feel terribly repetitive. I just feel that it needs to be discussed, and often, by someone who cares about the industry. Click here and then click to play the video to see the news spot that...