A fireplace makes any house a home. They are a great addition to any open space, bring warmth on those cold evenings and provide a warm atmosphere for the family to gather around. Many great nights are spent around the fire, so it’s best you make sure to find...
Chimneys, if neglected, can be a breeding ground many problems. Two major issues are the presence of water in the chimney and the deposition of chimney soot. Let’s take a look at these issues in more detail, and a few ways to get rid of these problems once and for...
Water is one of your chimney’s biggest enemies, so chimney leaks should never be ignored. Many complications can damage in your chimney over time, and adding water to the mix makes almost every type of damage even worse. For example, prolonged exposure to water often...
To the uninformed, a fireplace chimney cleaning may not sound very difficult or important. For most areas of your home, cleaning is something you can do yourself and is not necessarily essential for some. However, this is not true for your chimney or venting systems....
A chimney cap is a small covering on the crown of your chimney, but not every chimney has one. They are small and not difficult to install, so a chimney sweep company can do it for you easily. While some homeowners think a cap isn’t necessary, we believe one is...
