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You may be raring to sit by a cozy fire in your fireplace, but don’t do anything rash. If the fireplace and chimney haven’t been checked by a chimney professional since last winter, your home could become part of a terrible statistic. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of 51,050 home fires involving heating equipment occurred annually in the U.S. between 2012 and 2016, […] Read more

Have you noticed that the vinyl siding on your chimney is warped or starting to buckle? This indicates that the siding has melted. Melted siding is not a common problem but it can happen. We see this most often in the summer time. In most cases, chimney issues are not the culprit, the sun is. […] Read more

Have you noticed that the vinyl siding on your chimney is warped or starting to buckle? This indicates that the siding has melted. Melted siding is not a common problem but it can happen. We see this most often in the summer time. In most cases, chimney issues are not the culprit, the sun is. […] Read more

Radiant heat on a cold day provided by a pellet stove or wood stove is one of the pleasures of wintertime. If you are weighing the differences between these two stove types, you can’t go wrong, whatever your decision. However, there are distinct qualities about each. It’s best to familiarize yourself with the differences before […] Read more

Radiant heat on a cold day provided by a pellet stove or wood stove is one of the pleasures of wintertime. If you are weighing the differences between these two stove types, you can’t go wrong, whatever your decision. However, there are distinct qualities about each. It’s best to familiarize yourself with the differences before […] Read more

Do ever wonder why there is still a chill in the air even though you have a roaring fire? That’s because a masonry wood-burning fireplace works more like an incinerator than a heater. As the chimney draws the cold air into the fireplace, soot, smoke and other contaminants are vented through the chimney along with […] Read more

Do ever wonder why there is still a chill in the air even though you have a roaring fire? That’s because a masonry wood-burning fireplace works more like an incinerator than a heater. As the chimney draws the cold air into the fireplace, soot, smoke and other contaminants are vented through the chimney along with […] Read more

As the start of a new season of cold weather arrives, the first thought for using your fireplace should be: Safety. No matter how anxious you may be to enjoy the charming ambiance or get energy-saving benefits started (if you have a fireplace insert), it is essential to do some fireplace prep. The following are […] Read more

As the start of a new season of cold weather arrives, the first thought for using your fireplace should be: Safety. No matter how anxious you may be to enjoy the charming ambiance or get energy-saving benefits started (if you have a fireplace insert), it is essential to do some fireplace prep. The following are […] Read more

Let’s start off with this fact: The majority of all chimney fires – and a large number of house fires, in general – could be prevented if the homeowners arranged for regular fireplace and stove maintenance. Wood-burning heating units, more so than gas, need to be inspected and professionally cleaned on an annual basis. Chimney […] Read more