As a homeowner, you know the benefits of keeping your chimney clean. It prevents harmful soot and creosote from building up. It also keeps your family safe, among many other benefits. Due to its importance, you can sometimes be in a hurry, and you want to clean your chimney while hot. Is it wise to …
If you have cracks on your chimney you must be wondering if you can repair them, right? Well, it’s possible. You can do some of the work yourself, but for the best outcome, hire chimney contractors to help you. Here is how to fix some of the most common chimney cracks: Vertical cracks Vertical cracks …
As a homeowner, you must be wondering how long you can go without cleaning your chimney, right? Well, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that homeowners who use liquid and fossil fuel heating units clean their chimneys at least once a year. To be on the safe side, you should stick to these …
When the weather turns cold and wet, houses provide a cozy respite—and this is where you spend the majority of your time during the coldest months of the year. If your home has a fireplace, that is even better. The comforting heat and delicate flicker of the flames are, to put it mildly, calming. However, …
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You should note that not all scents emitted by a fireplace are safe. Some smells, such as the odor of chemicals or billowing smoke, can be signs of danger. To be safe, if you notice any unusual odors coming from your fireplace, you must check and figure out what’s happening. You can do the investigation …
Temperatures are beginning to fall, days are becoming shorter, and the night air is crisp and chilly. It’s nearly that time of year again: fireplace season! If you have a fireplace in your house, you know that nothing beats the ambiance of a crackling fire on your hearth. While this is the case, knowing the …
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It’s time to consider how to keep your home safe from chimney fires before the winter months arrive. By adhering to these recommended safety procedures will prevent chimney fires and lessen the creosote accumulating in your chimney flue. Some of the things you need to do to avoid chimney fires in your home include: Have …
One of the great winter pleasures is curling up in front of the fireplace and basking in the warmth and beauty of a roaring fire. But, before you light a match, ensure your fireplace and chimney are in good working order. Poor maintenance can reduce a fireplace’s effectiveness and lifespan and cause house fires, carbon …
There is an undeniable sense of comfort that comes with a pile of crackling logs on a cold day. While owning a fireplace is comforting as you know you have a place to warm yourself when it gets cold, you should know that it comes with responsibilities. As a rule of thumb, you must ensure …
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, chilly weather has a silver lining: it gives you an excuse to make a blazing fire. Fire becomes a fantastic focal point for a traditional or modern room. But before you start it, make sure you’re prepared. To help you out, here are ways given by chimney contractors to …
