by Lou Curley | Nov 17, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Before buying a house you will receive an inspection report, but it might not be as detailed as you want it to be. The chimney for example might receive only a cursory examination, not enough to tell you what is really going on. Even if you have had the house...
by Lou Curley | Nov 17, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
I wrote a post last month titled Anatomy of a Chimney – How to Choose the Best Chimney Cap, so today I’d like to dive more deeply into the actual anatomy of your chimney and fireplace, explaining what each area does. I believe that knowledge is power, and by...
by Lou Curley | Oct 22, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Do you have your chimney inspected once per year? Your insurance provider may require it, but some homeowners are under the mistaken assumption that if it isn’t broken, don’t bother with fixing it. Unfortunately, those homeowners are inadvertently putting their home...
by Lou Curley | Oct 22, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
I see a lot of problems with chimneys in my line of work. Delaware County is full of beautiful homes with lovely chimneys. Unfortunately some homeowners neglect their chimney due to infrequent or total lack of use. If you don’t use it, don’t worry about it, right? Not...
by Lou Curley | Oct 22, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Chimneys add lovely grace to most home styles. Many historic homes and castles had multiple chimneys because each individual bedroom or dressing area had its own chimney. Essentially, the larger the home, the more fireplaces were required to maintain warmth. Imagine...
by Lou Curley | Oct 22, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
The chimney is effectively a big hole on top of your home. It’s the perfect hiding spot for small animals and birds, and a good way to catch rain; but that isn’t really the purpose. We strive to keep moisture out of the chimney, not invite it inside. A chimney cap is...
