by Mark Dent | Apr 16, 2018 | Chimney Anatomy |
Spring is in full-swing, and animals, big and small, are looking for a place to nest. They might just choose your chimney! Any animal that can reach your roof can get into your chimney flue if it isn’t properly covered. It is never a good thing for animals to be in...
by Mark Dent | Mar 27, 2018 | Service Area |
Mid-Atlantic homeowners may be hoping for spring while still experiencing winter weather. Spring and fall are very popular times to use fireplaces because it is easy to control the heat in your home without raising your electricity or gas bill. Some areas are still...
by Mark Dent | Mar 13, 2018 | Fireplaces |
After burn season is over, you can say goodbye to firewood and hello to summertime when you don’t have to give your fireplace a second thought. Before you jump the gun, however, make sure you’ve taken care of your fireplace, which can greatly benefit you down...
by Mark Dent | Feb 27, 2018 | Fireplace Ash |
Burning wood means making ash. Even if you keep your hearth area clean, there is still the matter of cleaning the firebox itself–removing the ash! Make a Schedule Instead of stirring up a large amount of ashes when they accumulate, you can instead make a...
by Mark Dent | Feb 12, 2018 | Fire Safety |
Fire safety is a serious issue. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were 365,500 home structure fires in 2015, causing 2,560 deaths, 11,075 injuries, and $7 billion in damages. In order to prevent this type of loss to health and property from...
by Mark Dent | Jan 23, 2018 | Chimney Anatomy |
How much do you need to know about your chimney system, as the homeowner? First-time homebuyers may have the hardest time adjusting to a chimney system because there is not a manual to explain it to them when you make your purchase. Oftentimes, the home inspection...
by Mark Dent | Jan 9, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance |
You may not be a chimney expert, but you probably care about your home more than anyone else. You do everything you can to keep up with your house, and your chimney system is most likely the largest working system in your home. Good news! You don’t have to be an...
by Mark Dent | Dec 18, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance |
Tis the season for fun and festivities around the fireplace. Your fireplace may be great for providing warmth and ambiance, but it is also a great backdrop for family photos and gatherings. Not only can your fireplace be the star in your own holiday festivities, but...
by Mark Dent | Dec 4, 2017 | CSIA Certification |
When it comes to chimneys and hearth products, it’s important to stay safe. It’s our goal at Chesapeake Chimney & Co. to provide comprehensive chimney services to keep our neighbors and our communities safe. Dirty, neglected, and improperly constructed chimneys...
by Mark Dent | Nov 20, 2017 | Chimney Masonry |
Throughout the life of your chimney, you might experience unexpected masonry problems, and it’s not only a winter problem. Masonry problems happen year-round and it worsens during winter due to a freeze/thaw cycle. Water Damage When water penetrates the masonry,...
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