by Renee Brigman | Oct 21, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
When wood is heated, burnable hydro-carbon gases are released. When the gases get hot enough and mix with air — there is fire. When the fire is not burned hot enough, the unburned gases condense and collect on the inside of stovepipes and flues as runny acids...
by Renee Brigman | May 26, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Information in this blogpost was “borrowed” from Chimscan.net , pictures were donated by and subsequently posted here with permission from Estoban Corporation. Answer: The Chimney –24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year — thousands of cubic...
by Renee Brigman | Apr 20, 2016 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance
It’s rare that I get the urge to copy someone else’s work word-for-word, but in the case of today’s blog, I really “couldn’t have said it better myself”! So here’s our message “straight from the horse’s mouth” — Courtesy of Jordan Whitt. Certification: Clear As...
by Renee Brigman | Apr 5, 2016 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Buying/Selling A Home? Home Inspector says you need to have your chimney swept. Chimney Sweep says you need an inspection with that sweep. But you’ve already paid for an “inspection”…Or have you? Technically, you’ve had a “home” inspection. By reviewing the ASHI...
by Renee Brigman | Feb 19, 2016 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Scheduling Appointments
This is a common question, and the common assumption is to call for this service right before you are going to need to use the fireplace or wood stove – in the Fall. One of the problems when trying to make an appointment, with a premier and well regarded chimney...
by Renee Brigman | Jan 5, 2016 | Chimney Inspection, Prevention
Both can cost you thousands of dollars if you don’t get an inspection! Everyone knows that it’s required to get a termite inspection by a reputable pest control company when a house is being sold. Have you ever wondered why it’s not required to have the...