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About Dave Lamb
Dave Lamb is owner and president of Northeastern Chimney LLC located in West Hartford, CT. Dave Lamb established Northeastern Chimney LLC in 1984 as a fully licensed and insured chimney services company. Dave and all... Read more
Who Needs A Chimney Cap
Is a Chimney Cap Really Necessary? by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com This is a common question with a very straight forward answer – YES, every chimney needs a cap! An uncapped chimney is a huge... Read more
Chimney Draft Problems
How Your Chimney Really Works by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com In order to fix a problem, it helps to know a little about how it developed in the first place. There are lots of confusing... Read more
Chimney Fires Can Be Prevented
Don’t Let the Good Fires Bring on a Bad One – by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com According to the latest statistics available, there are over 25,000 Chimney Fires per year in the US that are... Read more
What is Chirping in My Chimney
Learning About Chimney Swifts by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com If you’ve heard some cheeping coming from your chimney, you probably have been a victim of a Chimney Swift nesting. And while the noises may have... Read more
Is Burning Wood Environmentally Friendly?
Burning Wood is Carbon Neutral by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com Contrary to what many may think, burning wood for heat does not add to your individual carbon footprint, as wood gives off the same amount... Read more
Why Is My Fireplace Smelly
Smelly Fireplaces Spell Trouble by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com Many people complain about an odor that comes from their chimneys even when a fire is not burning or has not been for a long period... Read more
Sweep Traditions in England Include Celebrations
Sweeps in Europe Have Way Too Much Fun! by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com Chimney sweeps sing, dance and have fun outside of Disney movies like Mary Poppins. Some modern day sweeps get to do these... Read more
October 9-15, 2011 – Fire Prevention Week
Everyone Can Help Protect Against Fire Throughout The Whole Year by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com The National Fire Prevention Week has been observed since 1922. Now the event is sponsored and promoted by the Visit... Read more
What is that White Stuff on My Chimney?
White Stuff on Your Chimney is called Efflorescence by Dave Lamb – dave@mychimneys.com You may think it is just something that happens to all chimneys as they age, but this white residue is actually an... Read more