The chimney is built to last a lifetime. Yet, these components are not immune to the ravages of time, and what most homeowners don’t know is that they are just as susceptible to weather and other factors as the rest of the house.
What to Expect During Chimney Cleaning
It’s important to have a chimney sweep clean your chimney before and after winter. After all, burning wood produces creosote, a highly flammable and hazardous substance that builds up in your chimney over time. What should you expect when you’re having your chimney cleaned? Securing the Work Site After inspecting your chimney, the chimney sweep […]
Why Does Your Chimney Need a Liner?
You light a fire in the grate, and the smoke it generates drifts up the chimney. That’s about it as far as most homeowners are concerned. But given how the chimney is one of the most important areas in a home, it doesn’t hurt to learn more about its components – like the liner, for […]
4 Common Chimney Issues You Should Know
Smoke drifting from the chimney and a cheery fire in the hearth – these add warmth and character to your home. In fact, the slightest chill in the air is already a good enough excuse to light up a cozy fire. As with most home components, however, your chimney and fireplace have a lot more […]
Questions You Should Ask Before a Chimney Liner Replacement
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 […]