Month: July 2011

Direct Vent Inserts

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Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Gas fireplaces are a great way to heat your home without worrying about the problems that come with burning wood. Direct vent inserts are the most highly recommended type of gas inserts because, among many other reasons, they are vented directly outside, so they never steal air from or expel exhaust into your home. […]

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Prefab Fireplace Replacement and Repair

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Have you experienced damage to your prefab fireplace? If so, then you are faced with the choice of repairing or replacing the unit. This video addresses some of the factors to consider during this process. […]

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Top Sealing Damper

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Have you ever noticed cold air coming from your fireplace? An old, leaky fireplace damper could be the cause. Installing a top sealing damper will not only stop 90% of air leakage, but can also keep animals and debris out of your chimney. […]

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Smoking Fireplace Problems

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Do you ever go downstairs to discover smoke pouring from your lower level fireplace? Guest expert Jerry Isenhour explains why this happens, and how to solve this smoking problem. […]

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Firepits

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Firepits today come in a variety of designs, and have a lot to offer in both style and convenience. This video gives some information about firepits, both gas and woodburning, and why you should consider having one installed. […]

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When to Clean Your Chimney

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Guest expert Jerry Isenhour gives some helpful tips for when to have your chimney cleaned and inspected, according to the National Fire Protection Association’s guidelines. […]

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Leaking Roof

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Guest expert Dale Shoemaker, from A New Rooftime in Florence, Kentucky, visits a work site and offers some insight into the many ways water can penetrate the roof. […]

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Outdoor Fireplace

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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Interested in having an outdoor fireplace? This video offers some great tips and advice for creating your perfect custom outdoor living space. […]

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Fireplace Resurfacing

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Clay Lamb
Clay Lamb
Owner at American Chimney
Clay Lamb is a Cincinnati Chimney Sweep contractor and the executive producer of the YouTube channel, podcast, and blog Ask the Chimney Sweep. He is also an award-winning educator and public speaker in the chimney and fireplace industry.

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If you’re considering resurfacing your fireplace, you should watch this video to see the process in action. […]

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