Category: Featured Questions
Chimney Chase Covers
Dear AsktheChimneySweep, My name is Rick and I’m from Illinois. After having my yearly chimney sweeping and inspection, the serviceman said that the chase cover had “rusted out” and needs to be replaced. I didn’t get a chance to ask him what this meant, he just left the invoice in the door with the recommended [...]
Cleaning Creosote
Askthechimneysweep: Hello, I had a question for you regarding my chimney. What should I do about cleaning creosote in my chimney? If I look up the chimney I can see creosote build up and that worries me. Is there anything I can do to remove this creosote myself without having to pay for a professional [...]
Why Install a Fireplace Gas Blower?
Dear Askthechimneysweep, I am considering purchasing a gas log set and am overwhelmed by all of the choices available to me. Should I opt for a fireplace gas blower with my gas log set? Are there benefits to having one versus not having one? Any guidance would be appreciated. Jim Cleveland,OH Jim, I’m so glad [...]
Brick Chimney Construction: Corbels
Dear Askthechimneysweep: I have questions regarding my brick chimney construction; I am having a leak near my chimney and my chimney service man says that it is because of the corbel having exposed brick holes. What is a chimney corbel and is it a repair that I can do myself? Thanks, Larry Fields – Columbus, [...]
Chimney Sweeping
Q: I am thinking of starting my own chimney sweeping business in Portland, OR and was curious as to what type of chimney sweep tools I need to start out with?
