by Lou Curley | Feb 19, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Sitting in front of your fireplace, you are supposed to be all nice and cozy. If you are feeling a cold breeze as you are sitting there or feeling that same breeze when you walk through the room when a fire is not blazing, you may have a problem. After all, cold air...
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 | 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 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 | 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 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....
