by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
It may be the hottest part of the year right now, but it is the perfect time to start preparing your chimney for winter. You will want to make sure that your chimney is safe to use when you want to build your first fire of the season. Summertime chimney...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Having a clean chimney has many benefits for you and your household. Most experts will advise you that it is very important to have your chimney inspected and cleaned as a regular part of your home maintenance. However, while you know this, you may not know all...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
One rule for chimney cleaning is that one that is used more frequently will require more cleanings and inspections. While this varies depending on the chimney, most people agree that August is a good time to call your local chimney sweep. What many homeowners...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Many homeowners are under the mistaken impression that the chimney is a maintenance-free part of the home. Unfortunately, this is not true. Chimneys need maintenance just like the rest of the house and it is better if you have your chimney maintained before the...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
When summer begins, many homeowners have lists of chores and tasks they want to get out of the way. Chimney maintenance is not usually high on these lists, but it should be. In fact, there are good reasons to get this done before the fall season. Since the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A leaking chimney can lead to water related problems on the interior of your home including mold, mildew, and wood rot. It can also lead to structural weakness in the chimney and the home itself. Water may enter the chimney in a variety of ways including...