We’re all spending a little more time at home than normal during this time of year, and it HAS been a bit chilly. We are seeing lots of smoke coming out of our neighbors’ chimneys and just wanted to send you a quick reminder about the things you should...
Thinking of selling your house this Spring? Get ahead of the game and have your chimney inspected first so there are no surprises when you are under contract during buyers inspections.The National Fire Protection Association is the organization that sets American...
Know What You Are Buying When you are buying a house, it is important to know everything about the different systems in that house, including the chimney and fireplace system. Many people believe that the home inspector examines the chimney as carefully as the...
SPRING CLEANING TIPS Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for Spring Chimney Cleaning! Proper maintenance of chimneys, vents, and ducts are important for every responsible home-owner to work into their yearly routine. Don’t try To Do It By Yourself! The...
The Dangers of Water Leaks in Your ChimneyFor some people, a water leak in the chimney is just an annoyance that can be ignored until it presents a more serious problem. Unfortunately, the water leak is often already causing serious damage that the homeowner simply...
…Much less your summer, fall, or winter… A leaky damper, if it is in the throat of your fireplace, is a likely place for water to get stuck, too! But, for now, we assume you started looking for us because your leaky damper is letting your inside air out. A leaky...
