Keep in mind that homeowner’s insurance covers SUDDEN events. In the case of your chimney, homeowner’s insurance does generally cover damages caused by events like these: Chimney Fires / House Fires Flash Floods Wind (such as a tornado or hurricane) Earthquakes...
Old-timers will tell you the best firewood comes from most any tree that has been cut into logs and well dried or “seasoned” before use, then stacked under covered storage. You really can burn most any tree wood so long as it’s been cured under cover and if you learn...
Let’s talk about the chimney and fireplace! Just how important is it to know the ins and outs of these parts of your potential new home BEFORE you close? The short answer is….it depends. It depends on whether you really want to use the fireplace and...
While virtually any chimney can leak, older chimneys are prone to more of the issues that contribute to leaking. And over time, moisture intrusion on a chimney will impact the state and structure of the chimney and eventually lead to the need for some kind of...
Not all chimney service companies are created equal. While capitalism has its advantages, it does have its downsides and one of the less attractive happenstances associated with it in regard to hiring a chimney sweep is that virtually anyone can start a chimney sweep...
