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A Guide to Smoke Chamber Issues
Between your fireplace and chimney flue is an area called the smoke chamber. Its purpose is to smoothly channel smoke, gases and hot air from the firebox…
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Don’t Trust Home Safety to Just Any Chimney Sweep
The chimney is designed to protect your home and family when using the fireplace. However, it can eventually become a fire and safety hazard without proper chimney…
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Facts About Chimney Cracks
The chimney is an impressive structure built to withstand the high temperatures of a roaring fire in the fireplace. It also takes the brunt of Mother Nature…
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How To Stay Ahead Of Your Fireplace And Chimney Maintenance
While you’re sitting back and warming up to the glow of a burning fire in the fireplace, ash, soot, and other debris is collecting in the chimney.…
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What Chimney Sweeps Look for During a Chimney Inspection
The term “chimney sweep” is technically given to a professional chimney cleaner. Many chimney sweeps have been trained in other chimney-related tasks including chimney inspections. When inspecting…
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Facts About Chimney Cracks
Chimney cracks are problems that should not be ignored, and CSIA-certified chimney technicians have the know-how to provide the facts about the cracks. Black Moose Chimney &…
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Why You Should Use a Certified Chimney Inspector when Selling Your Home
A home inspection is a normal part of transferring the ownership of a home from one party to another. Part of a home inspection includes the chimney…
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How Chimney Flashing Protects Your Home
The flashing that wraps the base of your chimney is probably one of the most inconspicuous components of your chimney system. Yet when flashing is damaged or…
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Schedule an Early Chimney Sweeping Before the Fall Rush
The closer we get to the holiday season, the busier it is for chimney sweeps. During the fall, many homeowners are rushing to get their fireplace ready…
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Types of Chimney Repairs You Need to Address Right Away
Your fireplace and chimney will provide years of warmth and enjoyment. After the winter season, it’s easy to forget about the chimney until the cold weather returns.…
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Summer Is A Great Time For A Fabulous Chimney Facelift
Now that you’re not using your fireplace and chimney every day, maybe you’ve begun to notice that your chimney isn’t looking all that great. Perhaps it has…
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What to Do if Lightning Strikes Your Chimney
If you live in an area prone to lightning strikes, it’s a good idea to take a look at your chimney after a thunder and lightning storm.…
