by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
Choosing a service provider to trust with the upkeep and repair of your fireplace system can be difficult, especially when there are multiple chimney sweep companies in the same area. At New Buck Chimney Services we pride ourselves on superior levels of service that...
by Kevin Russell | Firewood
With the start of November, the fall season is nearly halfway over. That means warm weather is only a distant memory for this year. Many parts of the country have even received snow already, and everyone is thinking ahead to staying warm for the upcoming winter...
by Kevin Russell | fire safety, Firewood
Fall has officially arrived. While the temperatures are still fairly comfortable, they have most certainly dropped several degrees. With the shortened daylight hours and changing leaves, it is evident that summer has come and gone. With the start of fall comes...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
Homeowners with fireplace systems enjoy the warmth and ambiance that their heating appliances are able to provide, but often overlook necessary annual maintenance. Some homeowners assume that all chimney sweep companies are equally qualified to perform chimney and...
by Kevin Russell | chimney inspection, fire safety
For many homeowners with fireplace systems, fire prevention is a major concern. While properly maintained fireplaces will have a number of safety measures in place to prevent sparks and embers from getting near any other potentially flammable materials, there are a...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, fireplace maintenance
After playing host to roaring fires all winter long, most homeowners view the summer as the off season for their fireplace. After removing the ashes and wiping down the doors, the fireplace fades from the focal point of a room to another unused furnishing, lying...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance, fireplace maintenance
As chimney masonry specialists, we at New Buck Chimney Services are often asked to explain some of the terms we use in our work. Tuckpointing always comes up in our customers’ questions. Used to repair old or damaged mortar, the term tuckpointing can also be used...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information
Combustion can be slow or fast depending on the amount of oxygen available. Getting a more solid grasp on the combustion process will enable you to get the most out of your heating investment.
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, creosote
When you own a home, there are certain responsibilities you take on. Some of them are cosmetic and others address the very integrity of the structure. Your chimney is one of those easily overlooked appliance, but it needs maintenance like any other. One thing a...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, crown, firebox, fireplace maintenance
If you take good care of your masonry chimney — scheduling chimney inspections and chimney sweeping appointments every year, making sure all components that fight moisture intrusion are in place and in working order — that chimney should provide you with decade after...
