What to Do When There’s a Chimney Fire?

Chimney fires can occur at anytime, especially when a fire is burning in a fire appliance or fireplace. Oftentimes a fire may occur inside your chimney, and the homeowner won’t even realize it. The noises of a regular fire in the firebox may actually be a fire in the...

What Does a Chimney Damper Do?

The main function of your chimney is to properly vent your fireplace of the harmful gases and fumes. Your damper helps the proper airflow in the winter, allowing you to open and close the flue as needed, and your damper also benefits you in the summer. Your damper is...

Schedule Your Annual Sweep Today

It’s spring, and before you know it, the days will be humid and hot. It may not seem like it now, but unless your chimney is equipped with a top-sealing damper, this humidity will affect your chimney. Humid air and moisture mingling with the soot and creosote in...
Make Sure Your Masonry is Ready for Winter

Make Sure Your Masonry is Ready for Winter

With fall in full-swing it is definitely time to prepare for winter. Having your chimney system cleaned and inspected should be on your to-do list if it hasn’t happened yet. However there are other factors to consider when it comes to your masonry. Water and Your...