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4 Reasons for a Chimney Cap Even if You Don’t Use Your Fireplace
Even if you only use your fireplace as part of your decor, the chimney still needs a cap. Many homeowners assume that they don’t need to worry about their chimney if they never light up a fire in their... Read more
Protecting Your Chimney From Brick Erosion
A well-built chimney is strong and solid, and more than capable of handling extreme temperatures & keeping water out. But even the best chimneys are prone to deterioration over time. Once chimney damage is present, it will continue to worsen until you... Read more
4 Safety Items Technicians Look for In A Chimney Inspection
Your chimney has served you so well for decades that it seems rather indestructible. It has withstood the constant bombardment of wind, heat, rain and snow without as much as a whimper. But looks can be deceiving. And upon a closer inspection, you begin... Read more
What to Do When Lightning Strikes Your Chimney During a Summer Storm
Every year lightning strikes cause around 22,600 fires and $451 million in property damage according to the National Fire Protection Agency. Most of these strikes happen in the summer during thunderstorm season. In the U.S., there are approximately 100,000 thunderstorms... Read more
Be Prepared for Summer Chimney Problems
Your chimney isn’t being used during the summer months, so there’s nothing going on with it, right? Wrong. Although there are no fires burning to create smoke and heat, various things can be happening with... Read more
3 Things That Can Affect Your Chimney In Spring/Summer
You may only operate your chimney for part of the year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t fall prey to trouble at other times. Here are three things to be aware of during the spring and summer than can adversely... Read more
4 Important Chimney Repairs To Address
You’ve used your fireplace and chimney all winter, and they’ve performed well. Now it’s the off-season, and it’s time for you, the homeowner, to take a close look at your home heating appliance and make sure any needed repairs or maintenance are... Read more
Common Reasons for Structural Damage to Chimneys
Chimneys are built to last a long time, even with the ravages of outside weather and the intense heat they endure year after year. But no chimney will last forever – and some chimneys won’t... Read more
Common Chimney FAQs
While all of our chimney technicians love learning about the newest trends in chimney maintenance and safety, we know that many homeowners are looking for answer to simple questions about their chimney. We’ve made a... Read more
Is Your Chimney Crown Cracked or Damaged?
A chimney crown plays an important role in preventing water damage to your home. This concrete slab or metal plate that sits on top of the highest bricks on the chimney stops water from seeping in between the mortar... Read more