5 Tips for Holiday Fireplace & Chimney Safety
December 21st, 2020Using these tips, you should be able to enjoy a safe and warm season without worrying about trouble from your fireplace.
Chimney Repairs Posts
“What Part of My Chimney Needs Fixing?”
October 14th, 2019Much like other areas of your home, your chimney needs regular, specialized care.
Do You Have a Leaky Chimney?
December 24th, 2018A leaky chimney could spell significant damage to your home and property and leave your chimney vulnerable to further damage.
Why Is My Chimney Leaking?
February 29th, 2016When water leaks into your home from the chimney, you need the problem fixed fast. This is a problem that may affect your chimney throughout the year, not just when you are using it, and it could lead to some expensive, troublesome water damage.
Is Your Chimney Finally Out of Commission?
October 12th, 2015You may have been told by a home inspector that your chimney should be capped and remain unused. A damaged chimney cannot properly vent hazardous combustion byproducts away from the home, such as carbon monoxide.
Repairing Your Masonry Chimney: It’s Not Just for Looks
July 6th, 2015A masonry chimney—one constructed of masonry materials like brick and mortar—adds an elegant touch to any home. The masonry gives a vintage feel to the house, but it may experience some wear and tear over time, especially when exposed to water.
Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
February 27th, 2015You can’t have a safe or effective fire in your home’s fireplace without a safe, effective chimney. As such, if you are a homeowner who uses your fireplace, whether for a simple, occasional fire or for every day heat…
What Are Chimney Fires?
August 19th, 2014Although you expect to have fires blazing inside your fireplace, you don’t want those flames to go any farther than the hearth. You may think that a fire moving up into a chimney isn’t necessarily a problem, but a chimney fire like this can be extremely destructive and require that you…
What to Do if You Spot Cracks in Your Chimney
May 9th, 2014One the eeriest sights you can see is to come across a wilderness spot where a town stood many years ago. The homes will have long rotted or burned away, but the tall brick and masonry chimneys continue to stand, making a forest of stacks marking…
