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People have been building chimneys for more than 500 years. They have proven to be an efficient method for venting the toxic fumes produced in wood and gas-burning fireplaces and stoves. Whether you are a contractor building a new residential, commercial... Read more

When wood burns in a fireplace, smoke rises to the relatively cooler section of the chimney where it condenses and becomes a substance known as creosote. As creosote builds up, the chance of a chimney... Read more

If you love your fireplace, no need to be sad when you close it up for spring and summer. With a wood-burning fire pit, you can enjoy outdoor fires year-around. For cool summer nights, a... Read more

Every fire-safety agency in America recommends annual chimney inspections and cleanings, particularly for homes with wood-burning fireplaces. Perhaps you’ve gone a little (or a lot) longer than a year. Or maybe you’ve recently moved into... Read more

Many homeowners are waterproofing their chimney to prevent water leaks. Water is the chimney’s worst enemy. While bricks are manufactured with a hard-outer shell, cracks eventually develop due to weather and normal wear and tear.... Read more

After the confinement of winter, a good spring cleaning is perfect to make your home feel clean and fresh. If you’ve made good use of your wood-burning fireplace, your chimney is the dirtiest place in... Read more

A leaky chimney can be confusing. Where’s the leak coming from? Why is it happening? Has significant damage been done? What is required to fix the problem? If you’ve ever had a chimney leak, you’ve... Read more

As winter is winding down, it’s time to begin preparations for the annual fireplace spring cleaning. As many parts of the country experienced extremely cold weather, the fireplace has been working overtime keeping homes warm... Read more

Gas burns much cleaner than wood, which begs the question: Are maintenance needs the same for gas and wood-burning chimneys? There are several differences in the effects on chimneys of gas versus wood burners. For instance, wood fires cause creosote deposits in... Read more

A fireplace from which smoke backs up into the house needs to be professionally inspected right away.  If you’re having drafting problems, it means something isn’t working the way it should, and only a certified chimney services technician can diagnose the cause of the problem... Read more