by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People often look surprised when I tell them that summer is the best season to schedule a chimney inspection. I actually have good reason for that recommendation and part of it boils down to scheduling conflicts. It becomes very difficult to schedule everyone...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Few things are as relaxing as sitting in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter night. One of the good things about using the fireplace for warmth is that it can help to lower your energy costs. It is also considered sustainable since most wood sources...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Water damage; it’s something every homeowner fears. Many times we hear it when we’ve had ongoing plumbing problems or chimney leaks that have damaged other areas of the home. We may be looking at serious issues like structural weakness or black mold...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners become accustomed to certain problems that crop up with the home in time. Whether it was a problem with the dishwasher last week and the HVAC this week or vice versa, most homeowners can strike up a random conversation with a fellow homeowner about...
by Lou Curley | Jul 20, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A chimney has one main function, and that is to channel smoke from a fireplace or other type of heat source, out of the home. To do this properly, internal components have to be in the best condition, which is not always the case in some homes. One sore point for...
by Lou Curley | Jul 20, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A chimney cap is one of the hardest working elements in, well on, your home. This item not only keeps rain and snow from falling down your chimney, it also keeps out sticks, dirt, other debris, and critters. When you install a chimney cap, you are ensuring that your...
