Chimney Posts

Everyone Needs a Good Chimney Sweep!

January 11th, 2013

Let the experts at 2nd Generation Chimneys take care of you. We are professionals in the field and are here to make sure your chimney is clean and safe for use. We care about our community and that includes you! If you’ve noticed build up, or extra smoke in your chimney, now is the time to call. It is important to set up a regular chimney sweep to ensure the proper function and safety of your chimney. The Pixley family is at your service, so give us a call today! 1-888-PIXLEYS

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Chimney Sweeps To The Rescue!

December 28th, 2012

Chimney Sweep experts are a rarity these days. The crew at 2nd Generation Chimneys is committed to keeping the tradition of quality through detail and integrity alive and well. Every chimney needs a chimney sweep, and that’s just what we do! Give us a call to schedule and ensure that your chimney is operational all winter long.

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Winter Chimney Cleaning

December 19th, 2012

A little snow doesn’t stop the 2nd Generation Chimneys team from getting your chimney cleaned! No matter the season, our crew is ready to work. We have a team of experts that will thoroughly inspect and clean your chimney, as well as offer any additional repair services needed. It is our goal to keep your family safe and warm all winter long.

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Minneapolis Fireplace and Chimney Tip: How to Maintain Efficiency for Your Fireplace or Wood Stove Throughout the Winter

December 10th, 2012

Are you looking for ways to maintain efficiency while heating your Minneapolis area home with a fireplace or wood stove this winter? At 2nd Generation Chimneys, we can help you heat your home more efficiently with a few tips from our chimney and fireplace experts…

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Maple Grove, MN Chimney Tips: How Chimney Caps Protect Your Chimney

December 3rd, 2012

Whether you own a traditional fireplace, wood stove, or fireplace insert, installing a chimney cap on the chimney in your Maple Grove, MN home is important for several reasons. Call 2nd Generation for all your chimney needs.

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Chimney Fire Top to Bottom

November 30th, 2012

If you have experienced a Chimney Fire, the Pixley family at 2nd Generation Chimneys is here to help you with the repairs and restoration. We are experienced in walking our clients through the insurance process and ensuring piece of mind with quality restoration from our expert technicians. Maintenance and inspection is the ideal way to prevent chimney fires, so remember to call us to schedule an appointment!

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Documentation Is Key!

November 16th, 2012

The chimney repair experts at 2nd Generation Chimneys know that the only way to be certain that your chimney is clear of debris or damage is if you can see it with your own eyes. This is why we use the Chim-Scan to photograph our chimney inspection work. This device also allows us to scope your chimney for visual assistance that cannot be attained with the use of a flashlight or natural sunlight.

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What is Tuckpointing and Why Do I need it for my Brick Chimney?

November 12th, 2012

If you’ve never owned a brick chimney or if you’ve never paid any attention to the one that you have, you may not know what tuckpointing is. But if your chimney has started to crack, lean or deteriorate, you may have started to hear about tuckpointing. We thought it would be helpful for our customers in St. Paul to learn more…

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Chimney Relining Experts At Work!

November 9th, 2012

Our crew at 2nd Generation Chimneys is trained to detect and protect your family from fire hazards in your chimney, such as replacing your chimney lining. Non-combustible material is used in the liners we install to protect your home from combustible gas and smoke that can damage or start fires in your chimney. Give us a call today to find out how we can restore your chimney to safe working order with a new liner or other repair.

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