by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Water and chimneys do not like each other. Well, actually, water likes chimneys, but chimneys do not work so great once water has been introduced to them. Plus, water that leaks into your chimney during those summertime storms can cause odors as well as a lot of...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners now have many options for reheating their homes, but in the past the fireplace was the only way to do this. With modern heating features, the fireplace has now become a point where the home can lose heat or cool air. A drafty fireplace can be a major...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Many chimney sweeps will agree that chimney neglect is a common problem. Some homeowners still fail to get annual cleanings, and fail to respond quickly to signs of damage. Chimney safety is not the only issue here, as chimney defects can affect other parts of the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
While it is usually recommended that you clean your chimney once a year, it is not always so straightforward. The development of creosote inside the chimney does not always happen at the same rate. This can be influenced by the type of wood you use, how dry it is, and...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
The invention of the clothes dryer is arguably one of the best inventions by mankind. Most of us rely on our dryer to dry our clothes and other items multiple times per week. Big families rely on the laundry room much more than smaller families obviously, because...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
Most homeowners are familiar with the components of their chimneys, but the damper is one that a few still don’t understand fully. Since it is located inside the structure, some may not even realize its importance to overall chimney function and efficiency. The damper...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
We know that there are roughly 15,500 dryer fires each year in America. We also know that approximately 20 people are killed or injured each year because of dryer fires. The average dryer fire occurs when people least expect it or while they’re away from home...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
It’s summer and we know that you are busy. There’s always something to do, someone to see, somewhere to go, etc… We understand how busy things are for your family and trust us, we can relate! We want you to enjoy your summer and not have to worry about anything...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
No one ever wants to hear that their chimney needs repairs, especially since it can cost a lot of money if there is a lot of damage. The damage on a chimney can get worse quickly, which is why we always recommend that you have repairs done immediately for even the...
by Lou Curley | May 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
With the arrival of the summer season there are always a few things you can count on, like backyard parties, beach trips and plenty of outdoor fun. There are a few things that come with the seasons that no one looks forward to. One of these is chimney issues that...
