Gas fireplaces, whether designed for beauty or heating, are factory built boxes enclosed by glass doors so you can see the fire. Your gas fireplace should be checked as frequently as a wood-burning...
Category: Fireplace Efficiency
Wood Burning Fireplaces – How to “stop cold air” from coming in fireplaces
Although wood burning fireplaces are aesthetically pleasing, they can be very inefficient. With rising energy costs, a wood burning fireplace is a great alternative to save money on home heating...
Chimney Odors Are a Nasty Problem! This problem can be increased by extremely wet or hot and humid weather. A foul smell in your living room is an unpleasant but not unsolvable...
[caption id="attachment_7467" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Stage one creosote is very powdery, like the pile above.[/caption] What is Creosote? Creosote is a flammable and corrosive substance...
Chimney Waterproofing – Can Water Damage Really Destroy Your Masonry Chimney?
Here in Cincinnati, I'm sure I don't speak for myself when I say I have a new respect for hurricanes. We recently experienced hurricane force winds that caused more damage to chimneys than this city...