by Lou Curley | Oct 22, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Two primary types of chimneys fight for attention in today’s housing market; prefabricated and masonry. Prefabricated chimneys are generally metal and come in a few different variations to meet homeowners’ varying needs. Masonry chimneys may be brick, block, stone, or...
by Lou Curley | Oct 18, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
A fireplace or wood burning stove produces amazingly warm heat. Baseboard heat and a heat pump just can’t compare to the heat of a real fire. Unfortunately, the price we pay for the extra warmth is chimney maintenance and the buildup of creosote in the chimney walls....
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Fireplaces and wood burning stoves are very popular choices for backup heat or supplemental heating sources. They’re also one of the major causes of house fires when they are not properly respected and maintained. The following safety tips apply to both fireplaces and...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
So you’ve decided to sell your home. What an exciting time! Are you following a Philadelphia home seller’s checklist to make sure you have everything taken care of before putting it on the market? Your Real Estate agent should discuss all of the usual selling points...
by Lou Curley | Aug 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
We’ve seen quite a lot of rain this year in Philadelphia. In fact, most of 2014 was very wet, whether you’re talking snow, ice, or rain. Your chimney collected a good amount of water from each season this year. Waterproofing goes a long way in preventing...
by Lou Curley | Jul 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
We see a lot of different weather patterns here in the Philadelphia area. Spring often brings high winds and a lot of rain; summer introduces high heats and evening thunderstorms; fall weather begins to cool and is often windy; and winter often brings a lot of ice,...
