Repairing a Leaky Chimney Water they say is the source of life; it nourishes our body and it is essential to all living things. But for chimneys, it’s totally the opposite. You see, it’s hard to have water inside the chimney. It creates all sorts of problems that I’m...
According to the CSIA, problems with your chimney’s flue can pose serious risks to your home and family, as it’s no longer able to perform its primary function: to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the outside of your home.
Getting the most out of your chimney helps you save energy and ultimately, money. Understanding what your sweep is doing and why, may make decisions easier.
If there’s an element that comes to mind first when we’re talking about chimney systems, it’s fire — your chimney is there, after all, so you can enjoy a fire in your home. But really, the key to your chimney doing its job is air — it’s designed to carry hot air and...
A thorough chimney system inspection and cleaning should be atop your spring preventative maintenance checklist, as they’ll be able to shed light on potential other issues. As days grew shorter and the weather got colder, the majority of us retreated indoors to...
Have you ever experienced waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of animals going in and out of your chimney? Isn’t it just annoying? It’s not only disturbing, it can also destroy the inside of your chimney. Yes, it can cost you a fortune, and all because...
It’s when you have a dirty fireplace that is filled with ash that you open doors to bigger problems like fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Both equally deadly situations. We can all agree that this is something that should not be underestimated. We all want to make...
Many fire safety experts recommend that you check the batteries on your smoke alarms each time you adjust household clocks for Daylight Savings Time. This is one way you can minimize your risk.
With homeownership comes great responsibility. If something breaks, you can either fix it yourself or find someone with the requisite skill set to do the work for you. Cracks and/or overall deterioration in your firebox will, more than likely, fall into the latter...
What makes a fire burn? Why is it possible to build a roaring fire one time and one that barely stays lit the next? Fire is a chemical reaction in which heat energy is produced. When fossil fuels burn, they combine with oxygen to produce heat. Keep reading as we, The...
