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,...
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[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="300"] This chimney crown is not smooth and will allow water to sit, causing cracks. Note the use of foam around the top flue tiles to provide...
When you call a chimney sweep out to your home for your yearly cleaning you may be interested to know about what equipment he may use. Here in Cincinnati at American Chimney Company, we utilize a few...
Installing a Stainless Steel liner or a wood stove it must always be done according to the manufacturers instructions and follow all building codes and any fire codes in your...
Your chimney's flue system is used to vent the products of combustion. This fact alone makes it prone to cracks. Your chimney's clay flue tiles will crack if the flue system becomes too hot. This...
One important thing to remember when it comes to installing a chimney cap on your own is to remember to wear protective gloves! Often times, [caption id="attachment_759" align="alignright"...