Having been in the chimney business for so long now, it is hard to keep track of the number of people who ask how frequently [caption id="attachment_1528" align="alignright" width="300"] This...
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It may not occur to you that strange sounds coming from the chimney are not caused merely by the settling of the house, but may potentially be caused by birds, racoons, or other critters. Chimney...
[caption id="attachment_1134" align="alignright" width="285"] Looking up from the firebox, this is what a prefab fireplace looks like.[/caption] If you have a prefabricated unit installed in your...
[caption id="attachment_1137" align="alignleft" width="300"] This is what the chimney sweep sees when he looks down the flue system for cracks.[/caption] Nothing is more exciting to a chimney...
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?
[caption id="attachment_1141" align="alignright" width="256"] A Level I inspection will diagnose chimney problems such as spalling brick (top), efflorescence (middle), and cracked and spalling brick...