It takes a lot of hard work to use wood for home heating fuel. Whether you’re cutting, hauling, and splitting the wood yourself, or buying from a local supplier, you are using your time, money, or both, to prepare for winter each year. The last thing you want is for...
Your chimney is a complicated system of parts, pressure, and temperatures that work together for a purpose. If any part of the chimney system stops working, the system fails to vent your fire properly. One important part of the chimney system that sustains damage over...
Do you have gaps in your mortar? This type of occurrence is a common issue over time, even in well-made chimneys. Spalling is a broad term used to describe masonry damage. Cracks in concrete, potholes on roadways—these are examples of spalling. Your chimney is...
Have you been enjoying a fire in your fireplace since autumn with no problem? It’s quite possible for homeowners to use a fireplace for months or years without maintenance to the chimney system. This is because the chimney will continue to work (with decreased...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called “the silent killer”, because it is odorless, colorless, and you will not realize you are being exposed to it. In fact, carbon monoxide exposure accounts for 500 deaths per year in the US alone simply because people are unaware...
All of the parts of your chimney system are important for safe and efficient chimney function year after year. Your chimney liner is like a human’s skin. It’s one of the largest parts of the system, has an important purpose, and is often neglected and mistreated. Why...
Even mild Louisiana is seeing cool temperatures this December, and you may be building fires for more than just the holiday ambiance. When it’s time for burn season, make sure your fireplace and chimney are clean and ready for a fire. When your chimney is clean your...
This is the time of year when many homeowners begin to reassess the look of their home. As clutter is cleared away for holiday décor and room is made for guests, homeowners might discover there is just something off about that old fireplace. If you live in the...
Homeowners who have a fireplace might not know there are still professionals out there that sweep and inspect chimneys! These routine services keep chimneys safe, efficient, and long-lasting. CSIA Inspections Explained You only need a chimney inspection every 12...
Of all the parts of the chimney system, the cap is one of the most important. The chimney cap protects your chimney year-round, so that it can work properly when you need it. The Chimney Cap Keeps the Weather Out During winter the chimney cap will keep snow and ice...
