Safety of your home, your family, and yourself is the top priority. That even means taking proper measures to protect against potential chimney fires. If you are going to use your chimney and fireplace system, then it is your responsibility to know how to properly...
Ever wonder what happens in different types of inspections? Yes, inspections look for flaws in the structure. There are two types for chimneys that look at each component in depth. At Allstar, our two types of inspections are exterior and interior. With having these...
Thinking about your home, have you recently taken a look at your chimney and fireplace system? Do you know of where there might be damage or leaking? As the homeowner, you cannot answer these questions with any certainty. To have that certainty, you should call a...
With winter struggling to stay around, people are starting to retire their chimneys for the year. The warmer the months become, there may be a smell that sneaks up on you. That smell is from your chimney and means that it is time for your annual sweep. Also, there...
More times than not, new and current homeowners do not think about the condition of their chimney or even when it was last professionally cleaned. Taking the time to schedule a cleaning will lower the health risks and dangers of unknown debris in the flue. A flue is...
So what exactly is a damper? A fireplace damper is normally located at least 8 inches above the firebox opening. The damper acts as a door separating the chimney and the inside of your home, allowing the smoke to exit when open. When the damper is closed, it prevents...
