Spring Checklist for Your Chimney
Why Springtime Is THE Right Time for Chimney Service Spring has sprung! You’ll soon be cleaning out those fireplace ashes for the last time. It follows that it’s the best time all year for you to have the chimney and fireplace inspected, cleaned, and make any...Chimney Draft (or Draught, if you are British)
Smoky fireplace? There might be a problem with your chimney’s draft. Spring is in the air! Yes, it is, but according to our friend, the groundhog, it looks like we will still have a few winter nights in front of us. It’s as important as ever not to neglect your...Watch Out for Creosote!
Creosote: noun (kree-uh-soht)- a dark brown or black flammable tar (especially from) wood smoke deposited onto the walls of a chimney Creosote is actually a combination of chemicals that are left behind after woods and coals are burned in the fireplace or woodstove....
Water and Your Brick Chimney
Keeping It Dry If you are the proud owners of any kind of fireplace you probably are already aware of the need for regular service whether it is inspections or cleanings in order to keep risk levels as low as possible. It is recommended by all recognized authorities...