Looking up from the firebox, this is what a prefab fireplace looks like. If you have a prefabricated unit installed in your home now, or you are considering purchasing one, this information is...
Month: February 2010
This is what the chimney sweep sees when he looks down the flue system for cracks. Nothing is more exciting to a chimney sweep company than wood burning season, those cold months of the year when...
In the past, fireplaces were used as the primary source of heat inside the home. With modern heating appliances and central or under floor heating, fireplaces have become more of a pursuit in...
What is the Difference Between a Level I and Level II Inspection?
A Level I inspection will diagnose chimney problems such as spalling brick (top), efflorescence (middle), and cracked and spalling brick (bottom). Although this terminology can be confusing, the...
This is a woodburning fireplace insert that fits into an existing firebox and vents through a flue which meets code standards. A fireplace insert? Is that like a wood stove? Not exactly. It is...
Used brick, as pictured, deteriorate as individual units as opposed to sections on the chimney like new brick does. Replacing damaged brick can be a less expensive repair for your chimney than...