Things to Know About Your Chimney Appointment
To ensure your fireplace will be ready to use on the first cool day of fall, The Mad Hatter recommends that you schedule your annual chimney sweeping and inspection appointment in the summer. You will have a much easier time scheduling these maintenance services on a...
Does Your Older Chimney Need Updating?
If you live in an older home, you are most likely familiar with updating the systems in your home to keep everything up to modern building codes, but did you know that you should also make sure your chimney and fireplace system have been updated to current standards...
Why You Need a Chimney Cap
One of the most important things you can do to prolong the life of your chimney is to take as many preventive measures that you can to prevent water penetration of your chimney. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the least expensive way to...
Chimney Dampers
In order to work efficiently and safely, the components of your chimney system, such as the damper, need to be in good condition. Your chimney damper plays an important role. When it is opened, it allows the toxic byproducts of combustion to exit your chimney, and...