No, we’re not playing checkers. However, just like strategy will help you win in checkers, it’s strategically advantageous to take care of the crown on your masonry chimney. It will make your home a winner! So….what is the “crown” of your chimney and why is it...
Most folks won’t argue that wood-burning fireplaces need regular inspections and sweepings. The presence of creosote buildup exponentially increases the potential for chimney fires and other hazards. However, many folks think that having gas logs eliminates the need...
Sometimes there’s a big difference between the two, and sometimes there’s not. Inspections alone are evaluations of the fireplace/chimney structure (if its masonry built), fireplace/chimney installation (if its prefab manufactured) and the overall condition of either...
You are cleaning out the fireplace after a long winter of burning fires in your fireplace. You see that the mortar is loose or cracked and the back wall of the fireplace looks deteriorated. The firebox, where you build your fires, is the part of your chimney system...
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS….. But before they do, your chimney might just spring a leak. After all, a chimney is just a big sponge. Like a sponge — when it gets saturated, the water will run out anywhere and anyhow it can. Depending on how many bricks are...
