by James Owens | Aug 28, 2024 | Chimney Service
Now is the best time to get your fireplace ready for fall – it’s just around the corner! A well-maintained and functional fireplace not only enhances your home’s warmth, but also adds to its charm and comfort – making it a place you truly want to be as the...
by James Owens | Nov 24, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
If you’re like most homeowners, your chimney is probably one of the most taken-for-granted parts of your home. It’s one of those things that you expect to be there for you when you need it but may not give it much thought in the meantime. “It’s all just cosmetic,” we...
by James Owens | Jan 12, 2017 | Chimney Caps
There are many parts to the chimney – some that you could easily name and others that are a bit more obscure. There’s the hearth and the surrounding mantle, the firebox, the flue and the damper. However, there are less-known parts of the chimney that are equally...
by James Owens | Nov 7, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Both internal and external forces can damage chimneys. The home could fall victim to shoddy craftsmanship or natural events could create structural damage. Even if the chimney was constructed properly, natural usage could begin to erode the mortar after years of...
by James Owens | Oct 31, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Fireplace systems are very complex, with functions performed both below and above the roof. The chimney travels up through the home and extends from the roof, where it vents air from a burning fire. If the top of the chimney is open, it provides an entry route for...
