by Renee Brigman | Jun 19, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
One of the leading causes of chimney fires, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), creosote build-up is a dangerous fact of life when you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Removing creosote deposits from your chimney walls is a big part of...
by Renee Brigman | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Chimney fires are more likely to occur if there’s not enough protection from the scorching heat. It is important to have a chimney liner to increase energy efficiency and to promote safety.
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...