by wpengine | Apr 18, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimney drafts can be even more annoying in spring than in winter because the smells they carry are usually worse. Variously described as “sour and sickly”, “dry and acrid”, “damp and smoky”, all kinds of smells become more noticeable in spring. Usually mediated by...
by wpengine | Feb 3, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
Unlike fireplaces made of brick and mortar, pre-fabricated fireplaces are made of thin sheets of metal. If they get too hot, they warp, permanently damaging the fireplace and resolved only with its complete replacement. They can also transfer heat to the wood frame of...
by wpengine | Jan 18, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
Many people use chimneys for winter fires that help keep the cost of heating down as wood can be cheaper than other methods of heat. Unfortunately, many do not know how a chimney actually works, and this can lead to dangerous situations. It is important to know how...
by wpengine | Jan 10, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
We talk a lot about the importance of regular chimney inspections, but you might not fully understand our reasoning. Take a look at this infographic, and you can get an idea about the various ways in which your chimney may not be working properly. A chimney that...
by wpengine | Jan 5, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
Water may be essential for human life but it can be damaging to a masonry chimney. A chimney is constantly exposed to weather elements including rain, snow, and humidity. If this moisture is in contact for a prolonged period, the chimney will deteriorate in an...
by wpengine | Dec 20, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
It is not uncommon to walk by your fireplace and have an odd smell coming from it. Sometimes this smell is only temporary, but other times it has you reaching for a gas mask and wondering if something actually died in there. Well, you may not be that far off! Here are...
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