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As summer approaches, we find ourselves immersed in outdoor activities, vacations, and relaxation. While your chimney or fireplace may be the last thing on your mind in these warmer months, now is actually the best time to address any necessary repairs or renovations. Taking care of your chimney repairs in the summer has several advantages…
Now is the best time to start thinking about your chimney’s health. Chimneys are an essential part of any home that uses fireplaces or wood stoves to keep warm during winter. However, chimneys can become damaged over time and use and may start to require repair. Necessary chimney repairs will ensure safety, efficiency, and longevity. …
Chimneys can function effectively for many years if properly maintained. However, improperly maintained or constructed chimneys often start tilting in one direction. This is commonly caused by either destruction of the chimney’s masonry by moisture or problems with the chimney’s foundation, which is often a sign of improper construction. Unless the tilt is fixed by…
If you plan on burning a fire, you have to make sure you do so safely. Even though you want the fire to keep your house warm, you also need to make sure your chimney is working properly. Many people associate the chimney with filtering smoke away from the house. Unfortunately, this does not mean…
If you notice that your chimney is beginning to deteriorate but the bricks are still good, chimney repointing may be the right solution. Chimney repointing (called tuckpointing sometimes) is the process of replacing the outer part of the mortar that holds the bricks of the chimney in place. In other words, it is the process…
One of the most vulnerable parts of your roof is your chimney, which is different in design from the rest of the roof structure, magnifying its risk to the rest of your roof.
When the winter rolls around, fireplaces turn on; however, some people might be disappointed to realize that their fireplace is having some major issues. For those who live in the local area, it is important to make sure that the fireplace is ready to go when the temperature drops. This is the perfect time to…
Okay, so we feel like, as a company, we need to address the elephant in the room. Yes, chimney sweeps are viewed as antiquated professionals, ill-equipped to make the transition to the modern fireplace. After all, one might think, with today’s efficient wood fireplaces, do we really need these guys? All you guys do…