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 | 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 Anatomy, 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 | Sep 13, 2017 | Chimney Anatomy |
Your chimney contains many important parts for proper safety and function. Like a human body’s skin, the liner may be the largest part of the system and most overlooked for its importance. The liner serves as a barrier to protect the chimney and masonry. Three...
by Mark Dent | Jul 11, 2017 | Chimney Anatomy |
Studies show that homeowners want a fire in their home. Even homes equipped with central air and heat are made better and easier to sell with a beautiful fireplace. Maybe you don’t have your dream home with your dream fireplace; simply because installing a...
by Mark Dent | Apr 12, 2017 | Chimney Anatomy |
If you have a traditional masonry fireplace or have a professionally installed fireplace, you should have a damper. It’s an essential part of the chimney system. Ordinarily a metal or cast iron damper assembly is installed into the throat of the chimney, but they can...
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