Spring is a great season to clean up several areas of your home. It also presents a good opportunity to check for any damage that the winter weather may have caused. Some of the areas you should pay close attention to are your gutters, chimneys and windows. Read on to learn how you can properly […]
Is it Time to Replace Your Chimney Liner?
The lining is one of the most important parts of the chimney. It channels heat and gases up through the chimney top and blocks the resulting heat from causing combustible materials from catching fire. Cracked or damaged lining isn’t good and it’s important that you replace it before you start using your chimney again.
Why Does Your Chimney Need a Liner?
You light a fire in the grate, and the smoke it generates drifts up the chimney. That’s about it as far as most homeowners are concerned. But given how the chimney is one of the most important areas in a home, it doesn’t hurt to learn more about its components – like the liner, for […]
4 Common Chimney Issues You Should Know
Smoke drifting from the chimney and a cheery fire in the hearth – these add warmth and character to your home. In fact, the slightest chill in the air is already a good enough excuse to light up a cozy fire. As with most home components, however, your chimney and fireplace have a lot more […]
Questions You Should Ask Before a Chimney Liner Replacement
Chimneys may be an optional fixture in your home, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep up with their maintenance. One of the parts of a chimney that you should always maintain is the chimney liner. However, as most homeowners aren’t even aware of its existence, it’s easy to forget to replace or maintain this […]