by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Chimneys can have a number of issues during their lifetime, and some of them are linked to the flue. A poorly functioning flue can affect a chimney’s performance, and it increases the risk of a house fire as well. Flue liners are generally rigid, but if you...
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you have been putting off any repairs on your chimney, now may be the time to have the work done. Spring is an excellent time to schedule chimney repair, especially before summertime thunderstorms hit if you need the chimney waterproofed. This also holds...
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
As homeowners, we are concerned about the possible dangers posed by dryer vents clogged with lint. According to the US Fire Administration, this causes roughly 2,900 fires each year. This leads to injuries, deaths and millions in property damage. This is...
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Masonry damage is an ever-present concern if you own a chimney, but this is not always a big drain on your budget. If you can spot the signs of damage early, you could keep your repair budget under control. Some signs of damage are easy to miss, especially if...
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A chimney cap is considered essential, and by adding one you can avoid some of the most common chimney problems. It will keep out small animals and prevent birds from nest inside. One of the best reasons to get one is to keep rain out of the chimney. The...
by Lou Curley | Mar 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
When was the last time you cleaned out your dryer vent? We are not just talking about the lint trap in your dryer, we are talking about the long hose that goes from your dryer to the outside of your home as well as the vent that is attached to the outside of...
by Lou Curley | Mar 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
As you begin to work out the layout of the interior of your home, you might enjoy arranging and rearranging furniture and appliances. Most people do a lot of moving of items before they get the exact look and feel they want. When it comes to some appliances...
by Lou Curley | Mar 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
Every homeowner wants to be sure that all appliances are in good working order. You don’t want to be in a position where you have to replace any piece of equipment too quickly. Properly functioning appliances can help to lower your monthly expenses as well. One...
by Lou Curley | Mar 22, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A chimney cap is a necessity for your chimney because it can keep rain and other weather elements from finding their way down your chimney. The chimney cap can also keep out debris and small animals, which can block your chimney and start a fire. Here are the...
by Lou Curley | Mar 22, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You may not use your chimney that much during the year, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get your chimney inspected every year. There are too many problems that can occur with a chimney and most of the time it is cheaper to repair the damage when it is...
