by Kevin Russell | Grates
Installing a grate at the top of your chimney may seem like the next best thing when comparing the cost of a simple metal grate with a standard chimney cap. Making this concession is not only a dangerous mistake but a costly one as well. Protecting the Chimney From...
by Kevin Russell | creosote
Approximately 11.6 million homes in America use wood as a heat source. This means that there are 11.6 million chimneys in our 50 states. Of all the chimneys in the U.S., there are likely some that are 100+ years old, some brand new, some constructed of stove pipe,...
by Kevin Russell | Dangers of Winter
This winter there is a lot that can go wrong with even the best-made, most well-maintained chimneys. You might have your chimney system cleaned regularly and inspected before the burn season, but some unforeseen circumstances may put your chimney at risk. Winter is...
by Kevin Russell | Advantages and Disadvantages of Wood
Despite gas fires reining in popularity among homeowners, developers, and even in the hospitality industry, wood fires still have their appeal. With the newest technologies available to manufacturers, wood fires are more efficient than ever. At New Buck Chimney...
by Kevin Russell | chimney inspection
Your fireplace is important. It’s one of the most important systems in your home, not just for supplemental heat, but also for ambiance and comfort. Your fireplace may be the focal point of your home décor. It may be the backdrop of all your family and holiday...
by Kevin Russell | Tuckpointing
Of all the things that might go wrong with your chimney system, the worst might be masonry damage. When the masonry becomes damaged, the chimney can take on water from the top or sides. Water can destroy the chimney system from the inside out, leading to rusted and...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney LIner
Your chimney is an important system in your home. It may be the largest system in your home and possibly the most dangerous. It takes many different parts working together properly for the chimney to work efficiently and safely. If any part of your chimney becomes...
by Kevin Russell | chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Chimney sweeps tell friends and neighbors all the time: if you wouldn’t trust your favorite seamstress to stitch up your wound, don’t trust the neighborhood handyman to build, repair, or make installations on your chimney system. When it comes to health and safety,...
by Kevin Russell | Outdoor Fireplace
We are deep into the heat of summer. When you need a personal sprinkler system to get through one afternoon at the grill, an outdoor fireplace is likely the furthest thing from your mind. However, the professionals at New Buck Chimney Services think about fireplaces...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Cricket
Over the years, a cricket in the chimney means some amount of luck. Whether this superstition was passed down year-to-year by family, or it came from Charles Dickens himself in his book The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home, we don’t know. All we know is...
