by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Fire Safety
From the outside, a chimney seems like a simple structure, but like many other areas of your home, there much more to it than meets the eye. Understanding the anatomy of your chimney is very important, especially if something were to go wrong. One of the most...
by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Old architecture may be found in nearly every city in the United States, and most definitely here along Philadelphia’s Main Line. Some older homes still hold that old charm that makes them so amazing. Many of them have at least one chimney, and some have...
by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
When you look at your chimney from outside of your home, you may not see anything wrong. Most homeowners don’t really see anything other than their lovely chimney. Some venture onto the roof and look closer and see nothing major. Perhaps a few cracks in the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 18, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
A working chimney takes a lot of abuse throughout the year. The summertime heat takes its toll on the masonry and the brutal winter snows do their part in damaging the exterior of the chimney while you continue to burn wood and build up creosote. We aren’t...
by Lou Curley | Jun 18, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
The short answer to that question is yes. If you are one of those people who realize the value of regular chimney maintenance, you are among an elite group. Some homeowners ignore this home feature until it needs a lot of repairs. What you should always keep in...
by Lou Curley | Jun 18, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners have a tendency to forget about certain elements of their home – out of sight, out of mind, so to speak. Home improvement on the regular is good, but you could find yourself with a huge problem down the line. The main issue that you are going to face...
by Lou Curley | Jun 18, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Purchasing a home is a truly exciting time in the lives of most adults. We often save for years to finally be able to put down our 20% deposit and take the keys to that amazing house we’ve already fallen in love with. Some even equate the purchase of a home...
by Lou Curley | Jun 18, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
Whether you’ve owned your home for some time or you have just purchased one and are moving in, you should always look into professional cleaning for essential areas. Your home’s value will diminish if you neglect parts that require regular maintenance and...
by Lou Curley | May 22, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
Chimney exposure to moisture is unavoidable due to their location, but this does not mean that leaks are guaranteed. The reason for preventing water intrusion is simple; water can cause damage to the chimney and parts of the home over time. This is why regular...
by Lou Curley | May 22, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
You may not realize it but the chimney is a vital part of your home and should maintain perfect working order. If you have issues with your chimney it can lead to all kinds of dangerous situations, carbon monoxide, falling bricks, leaks, fire hazards and a...
