24/7 Emergency Services in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Surrounding Communities
Regular cleaning and inspections are an important part of preventive maintenance for your chimney. Scheduling cleaning and repairs for your chimney will help prevent potential safety hazards in your home such as chimney fires, carbon monoxide intrusion, and poor ventilation.
Chimney, Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Sweeping and Cleaning
While you may not think about your chimney in the summer months, it is a good time to schedule your yearly Blaine chimney inspection service. There are a few reasons to do this…
Checking for cracks on the exterior of your chimney is something that any Plymouth homeowner can and should do. Depending on the size of the crack and the potential soot around it anyone can determine if chimney repairs are needed. Here are a few characteristics of chimneys in need of inspections, and ways you can prevent future damages.
Scaffolding setup is the first step to a smooth Chimney Inspection and Repair. Check out this video to watch the 2nd Generation Chimneys experts at work!
When contemplating the look of your chimney installation in Ham Lake it is important to follow the specific height requirements set by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). These height requirements were established to distance the top of your flue from your home’s roof to reduce the amount of heat that your roof is exposed to. The obvious reason for these requirements is if the top of the flue is too close to the top of your home, the heat could catch your roof on fire.
Chimney, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Installation in Ham Lake
If you have a wood-burning fireplace insert in Mendota Heights home, selecting the right type of wood and storing it properly will help keep your chimney clean and increase the efficiency of your fireplace or wood stove. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Chimney, Chimney Sweeping and Cleaning, FIre Place Insert in Mendota Heights
We want to hear from you! In an effort to always provide the most outstanding service, 2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc. invites you to take our online Satisfaction Survey and let us know how we are doing. Here is a recent comment from a happy customer: “My experience with 2nd Generation Chimneys has always been exceptional. […]
In Minneapolis there are a lot of myths about water repellants and when they are useful or not useful for a chimney. The truth is that almost all chimneys should have some sort of chimney sealant and resurfacing applied to them to avoid easily preventable water damage that can not only destroy the chimney face but pose a danger to you and your family.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that chimneys and fireplaces should be cleaned and inspected annually to prevent fires and other safety hazards.
Chimney, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Repair, Maintenance Plan/Comfort Club
– Serving these towns and more –
Do We Serve Your Area?
