by Lou Curley | Nov 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving everybody, and a special thanks to all of my customers and people who refer me regularly. Lou Curley’s Chimney Service will be closed this Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the Thanksgiving holiday. ...
by Lou Curley | Oct 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
When most companies come out to sweep a masonry fireplace, they push a brush up or down and visually check the chimney with a flashlight. When you have us sweep your masonry fireplace, you get: A better sweeping – Most masonry fireplaces will get rotary swept...
by Lou Curley | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most houses in this area were built with a chimney that vents a gas or oil furnace, boiler, and/or water heater. When these chimneys were built, they were lined with clay flue tiles. Over time the acids in the exhaust will break down the facing of the tile lining....
by Lou Curley | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s now officially Fall. It’s chilly at night and pretty soon the heat will be running and the fireplaces will be burning. Here’s a quick checklist of Fall maintenance things to do (that I can help you with) to get ready for the cold weather: Have...
by Lou Curley | Sep 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The 2014 Farmer’s Almanac is out and calling for a cold and snowy Winter. A cold winter means your heat will be on more often. A snowy Winter means more time at home in front of your fireplace. Whether you have a fireplace, wood stove, gas logs, or just a...
by Lou Curley | Sep 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Your gas or oil furnace, boiler, or water heater most likely vents through a chimney. This flue is often neglected and most homeowners wrongly assume that their HVAC contractors do the required annual maintenance on this chimney as part of their service contract. This...
