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by Roger Whitman | May 9, 2017 | Chimney Services
Spring is such a wonderful time of the year! Flowering trees filling the air with their delicate fragrance, fresh tilled gardens with pale green plants poking up through the black soil. And the smell of fresh spring showers filling the air, cleaning away all the dirt...
by Roger Whitman | Apr 25, 2017 | Chimney Services
The brick or stone that your fireplace is made of is strong material – strong enough to stand the test of time even when exposed to the elements. However, the ‘glue’ that holds these building blocks together – the mortar – isn’t as strong as these other materials....
by Roger Whitman | Apr 9, 2017 | Chimney Services
Now that spring is here, we can look forward to the sound of gentle rain hitting the roof. Did you know that the same rain that waters the plants and greens up your yard can also cause serious damage to your chimney and fireplace? It’s true – but there are ways to...
by Roger Whitman | Mar 27, 2017 | Chimney Services
The chimney is composed of many parts: the chimney crown, the flue, the chimney liner, the mantel, the smoke shelf. All of these parts are essential to ensure that you have a safe, enjoyable fire burning experience. Another piece of your chimney’s anatomy that is...
by Roger Whitman | Feb 7, 2017 | Chimney Services
When the summer weather turns to fall, one thing to look forward to is lighting a crackling fire in your fireplace. Over the course of a cool North Carolina winter, you’ll find yourself burning fires quite frequently. There’s just not much cozier than relaxing in...
by Roger Whitman | Jan 11, 2017 | Chimney Services
January is the heart of winter in Hickory, North Carolina. And along with the cold weather, you might even see some snow! And how do you warm up when the weather gets chilly? Hot soup? Cocoa? How about some comfy, fuzzy pajama pants? All of those sound great,...
