There’s nothing like snuggling up close to a raging fire in the winter. That is if you keep your fireplace clean. If you’re staring into a sooty, dark hearth, no amount of hygge will help you relax. If you frequently use your living room fireplace, you know the burning wood will produce ash, soot, and …
When the chimney smokes up the house, it makes the house uncomfortable to live in and gives you more work as you have more spaces to clean. According to chimney contractors, the chimney will send smoke into the house due to various reasons such as: The indoor-outdoor temperature differential is too low The temperature differential …
While a wood-burning fireplace brings warmth and comfort to a home throughout the winter, safety should always be a priority. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to ensure your wood-burning fireplace is safe. These ways include: Check for creosote buildup. Creosote is a chemical mass of carbon produced by burning wood, tar, or fossil fuels. …
It’s estimated that over 25,000 chimney fires occur every year in the United States, causing over $125 million in property damage. Flames in the bottom chimney migrate upward, cracking, warping, melting, and badly affecting the masonry or metal chimney walls. In extreme cases, chimney fires can destroy homes and endanger people’s lives. Chimney fires are …
Many homeowners prefer gas fireplaces over traditional wood-burning fireplaces because they are far more convenient. Gas fireplaces are easier to light and control and require less cleaning because they emit no ash and make little mess. The convenience doesn’t come cheap—they are pricy to install, and for you to keep your investment in good shape, …
Chimney cleaning not only leaves your chimney clean, it also eliminates the risk of chimney fires thus you have peace of mind as you know that your chimney is safe. For you to have a great time with the cleaning professionals you need to do a number of things: Keep your chimney and home clean …
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Chimney inspection is an important part of chimney maintenance. With time, it’s common for the chimney to get damaged by chemicals, high temperatures, lightning, wide loading, and excursions. By regularly inspecting the chimney you are able to pick the problems before they become a health or safety hazard. There are many types of inspections that …
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Just like other parts of your home, it’s common for the chimney to get damaged. According to chimney masonry repair professionals, there are many reasons why your chimney might get damaged. Some of these reasons include: You used the wrong chimney bricks While bricks might look the same, they aren’t. According to contractors, there are …
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A chimney is an important unit in your home. In addition to providing your home with warmth, it also contributes to the look of your home. Tips on how to properly install the chimney For the chimney to give you the service that you deserve you should install it properly. One of the things that …
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Have you observed that the chimney on your bricks looks worn, crumbled, or cracked? You are most likely encountering a problem when it comes to chimney spalling. A spalling brick breaks down into smaller pieces. The fragments make the brick look unsteady, and based on your location, cause structural issues to the rest of the …
