by Dennis Lamb | Apr 25, 2014 | Chimney Certifications, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
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.
by Dennis Lamb | Apr 12, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
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...
by Dennis Lamb | Mar 30, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
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...
by Dennis Lamb | Mar 17, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Maintenance
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...
by Dennis Lamb | Mar 2, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
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...
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...