Gas logs are formulated to look like a natural fire. Gas appliances, depending on the type of appliance, can be directly vented, vented through a masonry chimney, or even vented through certain...
Month: October 2010
Having your chimney swept and evaluated using Chim-Scan technology is key to a safe burning season. My crew has utilized Chim-Scan video cameras for years now, but some companies who do not use...
I'm sure that most folks have never stopped to consider the physics of their chimney, nor have they wanted to, but if you are experiencing problems the way your chimney naturally works (or should) is...
This is what loose, puffy, sweepable creosote looks like looking down a chimney flue. When I send my sweeps into a home, not only do they check the integrity of the chimney to ensure that it is...
Masonry fireboxes, meaning that the fireplace is not a prefabricated or metal chimney, can deteriorate over time. Repairing your firebox is a job that is generally doable by the average homeowner,...
Purpose of a Fireback Stainless steel firebacks have been used for centuries. Their purpose is to reflect heat back into the room and protect the actual firebox from damage. Firebacks have been used...