Chimneys may be an optional fixture in your home, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep up with their maintenance. One of the parts of a chimney that you should always maintain is the chimney liner. However, as most homeowners aren’t even aware of its existence, it’s easy to forget to replace or maintain this […]

Most homeowners think a chimney cricket is optional, but, for chimneys of a certain width, they’re a necessity. In fact, the NFPA 211 Standards and International Residential Code made chimney crickets a requirement for chimneys with a width over 30 inches. Chimneys located on the downward slope of a roof will also likely need a […]