by Renee Brigman | Jan 11, 2018 | Chimney Fires
Two common causes for these fires occurring more often in late December and early January: Burning of wrapping paper and old trees after Christmas. – Burning materials aside from the designated fuel can result in a devastating chimney fire, but in reality, even...
by Renee Brigman | Aug 20, 2016 | Chimney Sweep
Why is it SO HARD to get an appointment BEFORE Thanksgiving and Christmas? I know it seems early to be talking about these Holidays in August, but that’s a REALLY good question for RIGHT NOW! Here’s a couple of REALLY good reasons what that happens. Supply and Demand:...
by Renee Brigman | Feb 3, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Short Answer: When it needs it. Therein lies the rub. Who gets to say when it needs it? Technically any creosote build-up in the chimney puts it at risk for a chimney fire. We’ve been doing this close to 36 years and we’ve seen a chimney catch fire within two weeks...
by Renee Brigman | Dec 9, 2015 | Scheduling Appointments
That’s another REALLY good question! There’s a couple of really good reasons. Supply and Demand: The demand for services during the Winter season usually exceeds the supply of qualified technicians to perform the needed services. Kinda like trying to get your air...
by Renee Brigman | Nov 6, 2015 | Leaky Chimney
Your chimney has NEVER leaked before! Why now? Well we’ve gotten more rain around here than we’ve had in 200 years, and the sad fact is – a chimney is just a big sponge. Like a sponge — when it gets saturated, the water will run out anywhere and anyhow it can....
