by Lou Curley | Dec 26, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Finding water or moisture inside your chimney is never a good thing and it is a problem that you will want to solve sooner than later. Thankfully, there are only a few reasons why your chimney could be leaking, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to get to the cause of...
by Lou Curley | Dec 26, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
A warm, toasty, romantic fire is almost a necessity during the cold and dreary winter months. While we know that you love those fires, we need to ask you an important question. When was the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If it has been more than a year since...
by Lou Curley | Nov 29, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Despite the fact that experts recommend annual chimney cleaning, there are some people who still don’t realize that this is important. The Chimney Safety Institute of America suggests that cleaning is necessary if there 1/8 of an inch of creosote deposits...
by Lou Curley | Nov 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
All areas surrounding the chimney and other flues on your roof must be watertight or you will start to notice water damage on the ceiling or walls inside your home. Two of the most popular sealants are silicone and polyurethane. Both work very well, but you...
by Lou Curley | Nov 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
You never know when you may be one of the unlucky people in this world that has to deal with a house fire. Are you prepared if your house does catch on fire? Would you know what to do? Would your family know what to do? Here are 3 things that will keep your...
by Lou Curley | Nov 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
One of the scariest things to know about chimney fires is that they can sometimes go unnoticed. Unfortunately, these are among the most common reasons for house fires, so it is important to understand how to prevent this from happening. You cannot eliminate the...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
If you haven’t had the time to have your chimney cleaned and inspected, now it the time to get it done. After all, you are going to want to use your fireplace this holiday season, and you will want to ensure that it is safe and ready to go. Plus, we know that...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Fire Safety
In many homes, individuals make it a point to call the chimney sweep for their annual chimney sweeping and inspection. No one wants to be forced to deal with the risk of a chimney fire, but you should know that the dryer can also be dangerous. Thousands of...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Fire Safety
Installing fireplace glass doors is a good way to make the fireplace look more attractive, but this accessory serves an important function as well. It plays a role in making the fireplace safer to use. With so many different styles and patterns, you can find...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The DIY concept has become so popular among homeowners that many of them take on jobs they lack the technical expertise to handle. Chimney inspection and cleaning easily fall into this category, and the potential for danger from fires or flue gases should cause...
