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Carbon Monoxide Dangers
When a fire is burning in your fireplace your chimney works to vent harmful gases and vapors out of the home. Your fire produces carbon monoxide (CO), tar, particulate pollution, and more. While smoke inhalation is significantly harmful, it’s the carbon monoxide that is often called the silent killer. Carbon monoxide is not just a […] Read more
How to Operate Your Chimney Properly
Even if you’ve had a fireplace for many years, it’s never too soon to remind yourself and your family of the best fireplace practices to maintain the highest level of safety and efficiency of your chimneys system. Fuel The only thing that should burn in your fireplace is the fuel for which it’s designed. In […] Read more
Are All the Parts of Your Fireplace Working Like They Should?
A fireplace is not just a pretty element of home decor. Your chimney and fireplace have a job, and may actually be the hardest workers in your home. The entire time there is a fire in your fireplace, your chimney works to vent the harmful heat and vapors out of the house. There are many […] Read more
Make Sure Your Chimney is Ready for the Holidays
The holidays are hectic! There are so many things to do that it can be hard to keep track of the normal things that keep the household running. When you’re planning your meals, travel, and shopping this season, make sure you don’t forget your chimney. Your Backdrop for Festivities The fireplace and chimney are a […] Read more
Why a Smoke Chamber Parge is Important
Your fireplace is only one part of your chimney system, and no part can be neglected. The smoke chamber keeps your chimney working because it funnels the smoke into the chimney, and out of the house. If the smoke chamber doesn’t work properly, your chimney’s safety and efficiency declines. The smoke chamber, fireplace, and chimney […] Read more
We Do Chimney Rebuilds
Notice some damaged portions of your chimney? Seeing loose bricks, stains, or cracks? You should schedule an appointment with a professional right away. This kind of damage can occur over time, or you may have just purchased a home with a chimney in disrepair. Whatever the reason, a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® (CCS) is experienced […] Read more
Fireplace Restoration And Why You Can’t D-I-Y
There are many reasons to schedule a fireplace restoration. You may like a historical restoration to match your new remodel, or you might need a restoration due to damage, or disrepair. Whatever you reasoning, our master masons are able to design the fireplace of your dreams. So, why not make the restorations yourself? Here is […] Read more
We Service and Repair Pellet Stoves
There are many options for home heating including fireplaces, furnaces, inserts, and stoves. The most efficient option to heat an entire home is the pellet stove. There are beautiful designs and features to a pellet stove, and an experienced chimney sweep can help match you with the perfect stove for your living space. Some of […] Read more
Why a Chimney Crown Rebuild is Important
Because the chimney is constructed of a combination of masonry and metal materials, water can cause extensive damage ranging from rusted parts, stained and damaged walls and ceilings, damaged and shifting chimney, and more. It is the goal of chimney sweeps and homeowners to keep water out of the chimney! Aside from the monetary damage […] Read more
Chimney Flashing Repair
Flashing is made of sheets of metal strategically placed around the chimney where it meets the roof. These sheets of metal work together to keep water from entering the house at the intersection of the roof and chimney. Unfortunately, leaky flashing is a common problem, and the most likely cause of leaks associated with your […] Read more