by Lou Curley | Jan 26, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
One chimney accessory that professionals always recommend is a chimney cap. It is installed at the top of the chimney as the name implies. Its main purpose is to shield the interior of the chimney from exposure to the elements. This will protect the internal...
by Lou Curley | Jan 26, 2018 | Fire Safety
If you have a fireplace and aren’t quite sure what creosote is, let us explain. Creosote is a thick hard buildup of debris that forms in your chimney and if you do not have it cleaned out regularly, it can catch on fire. It can also prevent air from flowing through...
by Lou Curley | Jan 26, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
The one thing that is the same between masonry and prefabricated fireplaces is that they both allow us to have wonderful fires. We can sit in front of either one of them and stay warm for hours on end on the coldest winter days. And that might be where the...
by Lou Curley | Jan 26, 2018 | Chimney Cleaning
One reason why people switch from wood burning stoves and fireplaces is the desire for less maintenance. This does not mean that a gas fireplace does not need maintenance. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, regular maintenance is important...
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Winter is the time when your chimney works the hardest. With extreme cold on the outside and heat on the inside, the masonry needs to be in good condition for the chimney to function well. Chimney maintenance and repair are usually summer or fall activities....
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Fire Safety
Anyone who has a fireplace in the home can find tips on building and maintaining efficient fires. The chimney and fireplace can also benefit from other steps, and one of these is the preheating of the flue. It might not seem like an important step, but it can...
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Fire Safety
Creosote, the residue that is left in the chimney after burning wood, is a flammable substance. This is what causes so many fires to break out in chimneys each year. Many fires are small enough to go unnoticed, but this could be a sign that a larger fire can...
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney’s must not only endure the ravages of winter, they have to deal with rainy periods as well. This exposure to the elements is the main reason why experts recommend strict chimney maintenance. The problem with moisture exposure is that it is easy to miss....
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Fire Safety
We all love hot roaring fires at this time of the year, but what to do with all that firewood? It’s not like we can just dump it all in a pile by the back door and hope for the best, right? Nope, it’s not that easy. Well, you can do that, but then you are...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Have you ever been to a ghost town or the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy, where complete chimneys seem to be standing amongst the ruins of the rest of the buildings? It is enough to make a person to believe that chimneys can last forever without any problems....
