06 Jan How To Remove Creosote?
Some homeowners may become tempted to burn through creosote buildup with a blowtorch. But the National Fire Protection Association advises against this method. This is...
Helpful Tips & Maintenance
05 Jan What is Chimney Flashing and Why is It Important?
A chimney is a structure that provides for the safe and efficient removal of smoke from a fireplace or wood-burning stove. Give importance to the...
04 Jan What is Tuckpointing and Why It’s Necessary on Chimneys?
Tuckpointing is necessary when the front or exposed side of your chimney has lost its original brick pattern. This occurs over time due to exposure...
03 Jan Chimney Flashing Repair Process
Chimney flashing repairs are a frequent chimney service. They come in various shapes and sizes. But they all have the same goal – watertight chimneys. A...
21 Dec Benefits of Waterproofing a Chimney
Chimneys are wonderful structures as they help to expel fumes and smoke from your home. Unfortunately, as time goes on, it can have damage due...
14 Dec How Rain Affects A Chimney Without a Chimney Cap?
Rainwater can enter a chimney through the crown and down the flue. When your chimney lacks a cap, this is how rainwater will enter and...
08 Dec Can I Use my Fireplace When it’s Raining?
Many distinct factors, such as location and owner's wishes, control fireplace use. In some places, they prohibit the use of the fireplace when it rains....
07 Dec What To Do? Heavy Rains Means Leaky Chimneys
Many people had their chimneys fixed multiple times, only to have them leak again during storms with high winds and rain. Even though it shows...
06 Dec How Often Do You Need to Clean Your Chimney & Other Little Known Facts
How Often Does Your Chimney Need to be Cleaned? According to the NFPA or the National Fire Protection Association, chimney cleaning or chimney sweeping should be done at least once every year. However,...
05 Aug How to Tell if a Damper is Open or Closed
Relaxing by the warmth of a crackling fire is one of the best things about the cold season. Once the temperature starts to drop, chimneys...
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