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From the outside, your chimney may look quite simple, but it’s actually the opposite. The chimney and venting system may be the largest system in your home and can be affected by many different factors ranging from weather to neglect. Your chimney may need service such as a smoke chamber parge for reasons such as construction, […] Read more

Summer is a time to relax after a long winter and rainy spring. Many homeowners are able to forget about the chimney system altogether through the summer as long as they’ve had it swept, inspected, and closed out for the off-season. You may find yourself noticing your chimney system this summer if it has a […] Read more

Your chimney is important to the function of your fireplace. It helps to heat your home through the winter, and it also protects your home from toxic gases. However, your chimney must have a chimney liner to work efficiently. Many older homes have a masonry chimney that usually doesn’t have a proper liner or has […] Read more

Many assume winter is the most damaging season towards your chimney, but this is not always the case. Water damage in the summer can sometimes be just as devastating as winter damage. In addition, temperatures don’t have to be low for water to damage more than just your chimney exterior. Once water enters the system, […] Read more

After a long winter, many homeowners choose to schedule the annual chimney inspection in the spring. Scheduling in the spring means that repairs can be made before burn season returns again in October. It also repairs any winter damage and prevents leaks and water damage from the rainy season. It’s important to hire an expert […] Read more

The answer is yes, but we don’t want you to take our word for it! ChimneySaver is the leader in chimney protection and offers products such as flashing repair sealants, crown coats, cleaners, creosote removers, and smoke chamber repair products. We trust ChimneySaver products with the chimneys of our customers and neighbors, and the entire chimney […] Read more

Spring time means taking a break from hauling and splitting firewood, but it doesn’t mean forgetting about your chimney. Your chimney has been working so hard to keep you warm throughout the cold months, it’s time to give the attention it deserves by scheduling a cleaning with the professionals at Black Moose Chimney. In fact, […] Read more

A chimney system that is well kept ensures that it can provide comfort and be used safely down the line. A problem in the chimney system can result in a devastating house fire, a leak that ruins parts of your home, or wasted utilities year-round. The chimney system is one of the largest systems in […] Read more

After a long winter, it’s time to shut down your fireplace for the summer. By the end of burn season, most homeowners are done with fires, firewood, and ashes. Unfortunately, there is still work to be done in the spring. Routine Maintenance The best way to prepare for the end of the season and close […] Read more

The days are getting warmer, and migratory birds are making their path back across North America. You have likely noticed large flocks of birds flying across the sky or settling in fields and in power lines and trees. These birds are traveling now, but will soon begin nesting. There is one bird that instinctively nests […] Read more