Is Your Chimney Ready For Fall?
There is something so special about fall in North Carolina. The air gets fresh and cool, the leaves change and color the countryside with reds and yellows and oranges, and you know that cooler weather is on the way. The beautiful fall weather can even get you in the...
Gas Logs Need Service, Too
Temperatures are beginning to drop, and if you have a fireplace in your home, you are likely gearing up for countless cozy evenings in front of a warm fire. Now, if you’re one of the many who takes advantage of the ease and convenience of gas logs, you might be...
What is the Point of a Chimney Cap?
Most, but not all, chimneys have chimney caps. If you’re not sure if you have a chimney cap or not, it’s easy to find out. All you need to do is go outside and look up. There is a large cement slab at the top of your chimney. This is the chimney crown, and it is built...
Why ChimneySaver/Permeability is Important
If there’s one thing that can cause real damage to your chimney, it’s water. However, it’s impossible to keep precipitation off your chimney. Whether it’s rain, sleet, or hail, it can cause damage to the mortar. If the temperature drops below freezing, the freeze-thaw...
Chimney Damage Caused By Birds and Animals
There are many nature lovers out there, and if you’re one of them, you appreciate all the different species of birds, animals, and even insects. But as great as all these critters are when you’re out hiking, you don’t want them in your house. You may think that your...
Do Gas Logs Need Servicing?
If you own a fireplace, you know that you need a chimney inspection and sweeping annually to keep it safe and efficient. However, if you have a pellet-burning appliance, you’ll need this service annually too because they are made of pressed wood. But what about a...
The Different Ways Chimneys Leak
Finding out where your chimney is leaking can be complicated, especially if you don't know where or what to look for. If you don’t repair the leak, it can then cause major damage to your home and family. This is why it’s so important to give the team at Owens Chimney...
Top 3 Reasons to Have Your Dryer Vents Cleaned
Many people do a major house cleaning in the summer to get rid of the dirt and grime that has built up during the winter months. If there’s an exterior painting that needs to be done, summer is a great time to take on that task. Cleaning out the garage or the attic is...
Spring Chimney Sweeping
The best thing you can do for your fireplace and chimney system is to have it inspected and swept on an annual basis. You need to make sure that there’s no damage from a long winter of use. There are two main reasons that your chimney could be damaged. One of these is...
Chimney Inspections Before Buying or Selling a Home
Buying a new home, especially for the first time, can be both exciting and stressful. There’s a lot to celebrate throughout this process, but there are also a lot of things to consider and cross off of your to-do list to ensure you aren’t left with a mess once the...