Maintaining Your Chimney This Fall

Now that November is underway, you’ll want to be buckling down on that fall to-do list so that you’re able to tuck in and enjoy those cold winter nights in front of a crackling fire. You’ll be finishing up yard work, cleaning out gutters, straightening out the garage,...

Causes and Solutions for Spalling Chimneys

You decide to take a look around the exterior of your home, just to do a little check now that autumn has arrived. The cooler days remind you that winter is coming, and it’s a good idea to make sure that everything is safe and secure before it gets colder and the snow...

Smoke Chamber Function and Maintenance

Some parts of your fireplace and chimney system get a lot of ‘publicity’ – everyone knows what the damper does, and the firebox is pretty self explanatory. Most people, however, think of the chimney as being just one big piece. Actually, there are several parts...

Understanding Fireplace Safety

Now that the weather is starting to cool off, it’s time to start thinking of those long evenings spent in front of a crackling fire, Now is a good time to start reviewing the rules of fireplace safety so that you can spend those evenings worry free. Keep it Smoke-free...