How to Make Your Chimney Waterproof
March 13th, 2018It may seem that a home’s chimney was made to withstand anything that comes its way, especially something as simple as water.
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Is Your Chimney Safe for the Summer?
June 12th, 2017Chimney cleaning can protect your home from fires, but should you worry when temperatures rise and you won’t use your chimney and fireplace for several months?
Keep Heat in Your Home with 4 Fireplace and Chimney Tips
January 23rd, 2017Did you know that the chimney and fireplace are common places to lose money on your heating bills? Make your home more efficient with these tips.
Why Does My Fireplace Smell?
June 7th, 2016Most people are not thinking about their fireplace and chimney in the spring and summertime. But if you notice an odor coming from your fireplace when it’s warm outside, then you certainly are.
3 Types of Chimney Cleaning
May 4th, 2015Winter is finally over in the Minneapolis-St. Paul MN area, and that means one thing for homeowners with chimneys: time to clean. An annual chimney cleaning service can help you keep ahead of build-up and other potential problems, and doing it in the spring leaves your chimney ready to go when fall rolls around and you want to get a fire going again.
3 Myths about Chimneys that Could Put Your Home at Risk
April 13th, 2015Many people are fairly unfamiliar with the chimney they make use of every winter. It is such a great feeling to walk into a room kept warm and cozy by the light of a glowing fireplace, that you may not take the time to think about what’s really going on inside of the chimney.
Minneapolis Chimney Tip: Why Is Chimney Flashing So Important?
March 18th, 2013Chimney Flashing is a term for the metal used to wrap exposed parts of your roof and chimney to protect them from water damage. While most of your roof—whether asphalt shingles or metal sheets—is designed to shed water rapidly, the areas at the roof edge, as well as those surrounding vents and chimneys must be protected, for it is in these areas that water tends to seep in.
Getting to Know Your Minneapolis Chimney: What is a Chimney Crown?
March 11th, 2013Using a fireplace or wooden stove to heat a home is an antiquated notion to some. To others, though, there is simply nothing more comforting, relaxing and charming than a fire or wood burning stove keeping your home warm. If you are anything like the Minneapolis chimney experts at 2nd Generation Chimneys, the sound and feeling of a comfortable fire is something to really look forward to.
Minneapolis Fireplace and Chimney Tip: How to Maintain Efficiency for Your Fireplace or Wood Stove Throughout the Winter
December 10th, 2012Are 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…
