by Renee Brigman | Mar 7, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace maintenance
Why Springtime Is The Right Time for Chimney Service Spring in upstate South Carolina is an ideal time to get your chimney in perfect working order. Here’s why: Spring follows a winter during which your fireplace or woodstove worked hard and likely accumulated...
by Renee Brigman | Mar 1, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace maintenance
Why Are There Different Levels of Chimney Inspection? The first time you schedule a chimney inspection, the terminology we use might take you off guard. If you’re not a chimney technician or a longtime fireplace/stove user, hearing “Level 2 chimney...
by Renee Brigman | Feb 21, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace maintenance
While we all have hopes for spring weather approaching, it looks like we will still have a few winter nights. When the warmth does come in and fireplace usage drops, that does not mean that it is time to neglect your chimney maintenance. It is important that one has a...
by Renee Brigman | Jan 31, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
As a homeowner, there are certain truths that are always worth keeping in mind. Small holes in your foundation can lead to rodent troubles. Lint build-up in your dryer vents, left unchecked, can lead to a fire hazard. Steady moisture from a leak — whether...
by Renee Brigman | Jan 17, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
If you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected in the last 12 months, don’t worry – just schedule right away. Here is some basic information about common problems, levels of inspection, choosing the best sweep and things to keep in mind. This...
by Renee Brigman | Dec 31, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
We certainly get some interesting weather in South Carolina—hurricane leftovers, rain, and humidity among them. If you’ve got a masonry chimney, it’s going to be especially susceptible to water, since it’s made of porous materials. You can avoid costly repairs by...
