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Few people who are devoted to reducing their carbon footprint use a traditional open fireplace. Such fires are simply too inefficient, and they create health risks such as smoke containing particulate matter and harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Smoke from a wood fire can be harmful indoors and outdoors, causing serious respiratory problems. But this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice […] Read more

Is a chimney cap really necessary? This might be the first question that comes to your mind when you hear that you should get a chimney cap. It isn’t hard to find a chimney without one. You might wonder why so many chimneys don’t have one if they are so important. The reason why you don’t see a […] Read more

If there were a fire in your house, do you and your family know the nearest way out? Every year there are more than 89,000 home structure fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). When a fire starts in your home you may only have seconds to safely escape. The majority of injuries and fatalities are from smoke inhalation rather than […] Read more

Every fireplace should be topped with a chimney cap! There are just too many benefits to these appliances to go without one.  A chimney cap keeps rain out of your fireplace, which provides essential protection from damage caused by moisture. It also helps you possibly avoid major hassles by keeping animals out. With a spark guard on your chimney cap, you can also prevent […] Read more

Do you know if your chimney system is healthy?   Visually assessing the outside of your chimney regularly for signs of water or weather damage is smart. Unfortunately, many chimney issues only become obvious from the outside once the internal damage is significant. In some cases, you may not be able to see the damage at all if the venting system for your heating […] Read more

After a long, cold and dreary winter cooped up indoors, most people look forward for summer to arrive. Summer is a time of having fun soaking up the sun and splashing in a host of outdoor activities. But the hot and humid conditions in many parts of the country can bring summer storms and leaky chimneys during the season. In fact, the National Oceanic […] Read more

Have you noticed that the surfaces of your chimney bricks are flaking or breaking off? This is known as “spalling;” and it’s fairly easy to spot, as long as you keep watch over the condition of your chimney. Spalling is caused by moisture saturation in the chimney masonry. This common issue affects many brick masonry chimneys. Below are various reasons moisture […] Read more

The chimney is possibly the most important component of a wood-burning appliance. Whether adding a new masonry chimney to your home or installing a chimney for a factory-built fireplace, several details are essential, with regard to safety, proper operation, and construction. The following will provide you with essential information for properly adding a chimney to your home. Placement of a Masonry Chimney Choosing the perfect spot for […] Read more

The damper is a large metal door usually installed in the chimney throat that is designed to provide an airtight seal when closed. The damper serves two important functions: To allow smoke to escape the chimney when the fireplace is in use; and preventing outside air, water and other debris from accumulating in the chimney when the fireplace is not being used. Leaky […] Read more

All the enjoyment and pleasure of a fireplace can quickly turn into tragedy when chimney maintenance is neglected. At Chimney Saver Solutions, we perform all services needed for chimney repair, maintenance, upkeep, and rebuild. At the forefront of all that we do is the issue of safety. We don’t mind coming right out and making it clear it is potentially very dangerous and can […] Read more