For the same reason, hospitals don’t hire surgeons who are self-taught in their basement, a homeowner shouldn’t hire any ol’ amateur to work on their chimney. In a world with thousands of blogs, websites, and books dedicated to the D-I-Y concept,...
Despite the master craftsman who might have constructed your chimney skillfully and according to code, there are various reasons it may need to be repaired. Masonry may be built to withstand time and abuse, but it lasts only with routine maintenance and vigilant...
Is your chimney worn out beyond repair? Perhaps you inherited an unsound chimney or your firebox is worn out. Whatever the reason, if you need a chimney rebuild, now is the time. A summer rebuild offers the most benefits when it comes to your chimney system. Avoid the...
Every part of your chimney system is important and works together to do one thing: vent your fire. When your fire burns–even an efficient, organic fire–it releases harmful byproducts and your chimney is working. Vapors, particle pollution, smoke, carbon...
Throughout the life of your chimney system, you may be confronted with many things–maintenance, repairs, rebuild, and various preventative services. Something that homeowners may not think about, but is actually quite common, is chirping and chattering in your...
