by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Your fireplace worked hard keeping you and your family warm all winter long and now it is time for you to show it some love in return. The inside of your fireplace and your chimney are going to be covered in soot and creosote and you should have all that...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Despite the fact that chimney maintenance is so important, a few people tend to either forget about it, or put it off till the next year. Occasionally this is simply a failure to make it a part of the annual home maintenance schedule. If you talk to any...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Here at Lou Curley’s Chimney Service, we always recommend that you schedule your chimney cleaning and inspection in the spring or early summer. It isn’t because we want to prolong our busy season; it’s so we can avoid turning you away in the...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you have had a professional tell you that your chimney is in dire need of repairs, then this summer is the best time to get all that damaged fixed. The summer weather is perfect for chimney repairs, because the temperatures are warmer, the sun is shining,...
by Lou Curley | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you can shine a strong flashlight up the chimney and see a clear path, you’re good; right? Unfortunately no, that is not correct. Creosote appears as a shiny substance, so a lot of people think if the interior of their chimney is shiny, it’s...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Buying homeowner’s insurance is a wise move which can help to deal with major unexpected repairs or theft. It may seem like an unnecessary expense, but it can be vital in a number of instances. In every home that has a chimney, some type of repair is inevitable...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The importance of chimney waterproofing is widely understood, but this does not make the task an easy one. With so many different types of products on the market and the different types of chimneys, there is enough information out there to confuse the average...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
As soon as the warmer temperatures hit, you know that your chimney will not be working as hard as it did over the winter months. That is one of the primary reasons why you should get your chimney cleaned during the spring. You can have it cleaned and get that...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Every section of your home needs some maintenance, but ignoring some areas can prove dangerous. The chimney is one such area, and over the years you may experience a few problems with yours. Here are eight of the most common ones, and ways to deal with them....
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
There are plenty of good reasons to quickly deal with a leaky chimney in your home. When water comes in contact with creosote, it produces bad smells that linger in the home. Moisture that enters through the chimney can lead to mold growth and rot, and...
