by Kevin Russell | chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, flue
Although fireplaces are one of the most popular features in real estate, fewer and fewer people have the time and energy required to use and maintain a wood burning fireplace. Because of this, converting an open hearth fireplace to fast and efficient gas and oil is an...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, flue
There are a lot of problems that can surface as a result of a damaged chimney liner. As such, it’s important to know the potential dangers and how to address them. This will ensure that your chimney operates at the highest efficiency level possible and that your...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, flue
Have you ever been curious about the way fireplaces and chimneys work; how the smoke doesn’t just stay in the living room, but is eliminated through the chimney instead? Well, this is the very purpose of the chimney, after all. And the way that the air is pulled out...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety, flue
Waterproofing Your Chimney Fire is often targeted as being the biggest danger to a chimney structure, but believe it or not, its opposite actually tops the list. Water is the most common cause of damage to masonry chimneys, and is more damaging than fire, not just to...
