by Lou Curley | Jul 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
The Philadelphia area is full of amazing old architecture. Some of the older homes in the area are magnificently restored, down to the last minute detail. That’s one of the reasons I love living here and working with homeowners to ensure their safety and the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
People generally want to save money and cut costs everywhere they can. I do it, and I’m sure you do it, too. One of the many places that you can’t cut money is your chimney liner, or the flue. The flue is the liner inside the chimney. It’s the really...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Fireplace Cleaning
Chimney liners are quite the topic of conversation lately it seems. So today I’m going to go over the three primary types of chimney liners, and pros and cons for each. Are you aware that there are three primary types; clay tiles, metal, and cast-in-place? Which...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
A fireplace is a wonderful addition to your home. Your pets may either agree or disagree depending on their experiences near the new addition. Over time, every fireplace owner must decide the best course of action for keeping curious pets out of the fireplace...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
A lot of people ask me about the chimney sweeping log, and my answer is usually the same: Don’t let an inanimate object take the place of a real chimney inspection and cleaning. This may sound like I’m gunning for your business, or trying to keep my job...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Fireplace Cleaning
A fireplace increases the value of your home, so if you’re looking to sell or simply improve your home in some way, consider a fireplace and chimney. A real wood burning fireplace adds more value to your home than a gas fireplace or any type that simulates fire....
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
The decision to use a fireplace screen boils down to personal preference. In today’s blog I’m going to discuss a few different types of fireplace screens and fireplace doors, and their functions. Then of course, the decision is yours – Do you need...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
I outlined different types and materials for fireplaces in a previous blog post, so today I’m going to talk about chimney materials. Chimneys may be built from a variety of materials and create nearly any look you desire. Your chimney can be as unique or as...
by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Pennsylvania winters have become pretty brutal in recent years. The 2014 winter temperatures dropped to well below zero several times. I know we all want to put those thoughts behind us right now as we’re going into a beautiful summer that will doubtlessly have...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
When most people think of chimney sweeps, their minds go straight to soot-covered men dancing on rooftops with cheerful tunes in the background. While Dick Van Dyke’s charming performance made chimney sweeping look whimsical, the reality is a bit grittier (and far...
