When it comes to fitting gas logs in your existing masonry fireplace or a prefabricated firebox, one of the most important aspects is air space. Different gas log sets have a minimum clearance from...
Month: January 2011
Stainless steel chimney caps are great for keeping out unwanted precipitation, animals, and debris. This video covers the installation of both single-flue and multi-flue caps.
Recently at a customer's home my service technician encountered a question that we get quite frequently: "Does it matter what type of fireplace I install my vented gas logs in?" Sometimes when I have...
Part of the reason why a chimney professional may not properly fix your chimney's drafting problem with the first repair is because there are so many potential causes of poor chimney draft or chimney...
[caption id="attachment_1701" align="alignleft" width="300"] This is damage from a lightning strike, a sudden occurrence, which most insurance policies cover.[/caption] When a chimney fire occurs...
Replacing damaged bricks is easy enough for some avid do-it-yourself homeowners. Here are some great tips for making sure your replacement looks clean and blends nicely!