Tag: Chimney Maintenance Tips

The Importance of Choosing a Certified Chimney Professional

When you need chimney repairs, you want a team that will do the job correctly, safely and with work that will last. That’s why it is so…
What New Hampshire Chimney Owners Need to Know

New Hampshire’s weather is a relentless stress test for your chimney: freezing cold, snowy winters followed by wet muddy springs and hot summers with torrential downpours. Your…
Who Should You Call for Chimney Repairs?

These days, you have a lot of choices for chimney repairs, and it may be tempting to go with the cheapest quote or use a local “jack-of-all-trades.”…
What Factors Influence Chimney Repair Costs?

Chimney & fireplace repairs can be costly, and when you are shopping around for a repair team, you may be inclined to go for the least expensive…
Chimney Fires: Causes and Dangers

One of the biggest challenges a wood stove or fireplace owner faces is keeping their system maintained to prevent chimney fires. Chimney fires can cause extensive damage…
Common Problems with Chimneys in Historic Homes

A chimney that receives regular maintenance should give many years of safe and efficient service. But once a chimney passes into “old age,” i.e., 50 or 75…
Chimney Dangers and How to Prevent Them

Falling snowflakes against pillows of smoke billowing out of chimneys are a common sight on cold days and nights while millions of families enjoy the warmth and…
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…
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 &…
Why is My Chimney Rusting?

The chimney is one of the most visible features of a home. While brick chimneys are durable structures built to withstand a crackling fire in the fireplace,…
Do All Chimneys Need Cleaning?

This is a good question, because there are several different types of supplemental heating appliances, and not all of them need the same level of cleaning and…
Why Is My Chimney Leaning and How Do I Fix It?

It’s not a good sign when you look up at the chimney and notice it leaning away from your house. It’s no optical illusion, and it is…