The chimney system is made up of many working parts. Some, like dampers, are hidden. They're installed in places the homeowner can't access! This makes it difficult for the homeowner to realize when it has become worn out or damaged. Signs Your Damper Needs Replaced...
At The Mad Hatter, we hope all of our customers had a safe and happy holiday weekend. We think you can make it even more enjoyable by getting some necessary appointments on the books. This ensures that you're ready when fall rolls around. What's the benefit of...
While your fire burned all winter, it released byproducts that rose up and out of your chimney. Remnants of these materials coat the inside of your chimney flue, and result in a buildup if left unchecked. Soot and creosote will always coat the chimney flue when wood...
Your chimney system has a specific purpose. It is to safely and efficiently vent your home's fire heat. How well your chimney system works depends a lot on how well it's properly maintained. Your chimney, when constructed, should be equipped with a properly-fitting...
The chimney is built to last a lifetime. Specifically, it's built to outlast your house. Although your house is built to outlast you, it takes routine maintenance and repairs to do so. Likewise, even a properly-constructed chimney and fireplace will only last when...
Spring is here! It's also the time that homeowners and chimney professionals will discover chimney damage that might have gone unnoticed during burn season. It’s important to schedule a chimney inspection at the end of burn season. In addition, address any problems...
The chase cover is as important to your house as your foundation or your roof. It protects the chimney from outside influences that can lead to chimney malfunction and fire; putting your safety, health, and finances at risk! Chase Cover or Chimney Cap A chase cover,...
As you’re getting your To-Do list together this spring, don’t forget about your chimney. Just as you have periodic maintenance appointments for your cars, appliances, and even your health, you should schedule annual maintenance for your chimney. Spring is the best...
Your clothes dryer makes your life easier. Laundry is finished without the hassle of sweaty afternoons beneath a clothes line, and so what if you have to restart the cycle two or three times to get the clothes completely dry. It’s normal, right? Wrong. Five Myths...
One of the most important parts of your chimney system is the chimney cap. It has multiple jobs and is vitally important for both efficiency and safety. Keep Weather Out The chimney cap prevents water from penetrating and damaging your masonry chimney. If water is...
