Chimney Information Archives - Page 4 of 6

Time to Replace Your Firebox

by Dennis Lamb | Jan 23, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Information, Fireplace Maintenance

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...

The Science of Combustion

by Dennis Lamb | Dec 13, 2013 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Safe Burning

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...

What is Creosote?

by Dennis Lamb | Nov 23, 2013 | blog, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Safe Burning

You have routine maintenance done on many of the things you own so why should your chimney be any different? You want your fireplace to be to be both visually appealing and safe for you and your family. It is recommended that every year you have a chimney sweep and...

A Tour of Your Chimney

by Dennis Lamb | Oct 30, 2013 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety

What Are the Parts of the Chimney and Their Purpose? Having a chimney and fireplace in the home is a great way to warm up a cold winter night. However, many homeowners feel that they would be better off without one when the chimney starts to malfunction. In many...

Keeping Your Chimney Dry

by Dennis Lamb | Oct 16, 2013 | blog, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance

Have You Ever Thought About Waterproofing Your Chimney? Masonry chimneys are designed to last a long time — bricks and mortar are durable and beautiful, and when chimneys made of those materials are properly maintained, they can stand up to years and years of...

What’s With All the Smoke?

by Dennis Lamb | Sep 27, 2013 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance

Draft Problems A draft coming from your chimney might sound harmless enough, but it can actually be a hazard to your health. Chimney drafts can often be indications of other problems impairing your chimney’s function, and can contaminate the air you breathe in your...