The chimney is built to last a lifetime. Yet, these components are not immune to the ravages of time, and what most homeowners don’t know is that they are just as susceptible to weather and other factors as the rest of the house.
What to Expect During Chimney Cleaning
It’s important to have a chimney sweep clean your chimney before and after winter. After all, burning wood produces creosote, a highly flammable and hazardous substance that builds up in your chimney over time. What should you expect when you’re having your chimney cleaned? Securing the Work Site After inspecting your chimney, the chimney sweep […]
What Not to Burn in Your Fireplace
What are the things you should never burn in your fireplace? Naturally, plastics would be at the top of the list, but the other materials might surprise you. What Not to Burn Wet wood – Not only is using wet wood to heat your home inefficient, but it’s also risky. Due to its high water […]
How to Winterize Your Fireplace and Chimney
With winter fast approaching, it’d be a good idea to inspect your fireplace and chimney. A dirty fireplace and chimney can drastically lower indoor air quality and comfort. Here’s you how to winterize your chimney and fireplace.
Don’t Believe These Popular Chimney Cleaning Myths
There’s something about old fireplaces that homeowners just love. Unfortunately, for all their appeal, they do require maintenance from a professional chimney sweep. Now that the colder season is here, you can expect to find plenty of use for this traditional heating system so keeping your chimney in good condition should be high on your […]
