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Structural damage can be very serious, but it’s not the only danger present. The fungi that breeds in the moisture can cause respiratory problems and other health issues for you and your family. Many types of fungus can grow from the moisture inside your chimney, but by far the most common is mold. According to […] Read more

Chimney repairs can add up, and it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into. You don’t have to be a chimney expert to be aware of some of the problems your chimney sweep may recommend after an inspection. It’s never a good idea to put off chimney or fireplace repairs, since a lot of […] Read more

Chimney and fireplace users know the importance of keeping your annual inspection and sweep under control. If your inspection comes back with something that is not working as it is supposed to, you should get that part fixed immediately. Dampers are one part of your chimney that you shouldn’t leave to function inadequately. If you […] Read more

Your chimney is comprised of several parts that enable it to function properly.  One of those parts, which is often overlooked, is the liner.  In fireplaces that burn oil, gas, or solid fuels, a liner helps guide the harmful byproducts up and out of your house.  Because of the critical job completed by your chimney […] Read more

What Carbon Monoxide Can Do to You It’s that time of the year again when we start to set up our Christmas trees, decorate our homes, take out the logs we’ve stored, and heat up the fireplace or the gas stove —a special time of the year where you spend most of your nights in […] Read more

Your Chimney’s Best Friend: A Chimney Cap When going about improving your living space one considers style and functionality. Today, upgrading your home goes farther than choosing the right furniture. It’s time to take a look at one of the most neglected, yet very helpful structures of the house – the chimney. It is one […] Read more

Taking the time to get to know your chimney can be helpful when it comes to deciding on repairs or maintenance. At Chimney Saver Solutions, chimneys are our second-nature, but we don’t take for granted that you know, so we’d like to take the time to fill you in on the anatomy of your chimney. […] Read more

What Are Top Sealing Dampers? These days, everyone is trying to find ways to save money on energy while protecting their homes. What they may not realize is that their chimney plays a vital role in this process. A top sealing damper for the chimney creates a tight seal that keeps the appropriate things in and […] Read more

Energy-efficient Options for heating There are a lot of reasons why you might be concerned with more energy-efficient heating: saving money, cutting down on pollution or warming up your space more quickly and more thoroughly. You might just want to add more value to your home by updating an old, inefficient appliance with a more […] Read more

Factory or pre-fab chimneys are just a pipe made of galvanized or stainless steel. This style of chimney is used primarily in new construction for manufactured fireplaces or free-standing wood stoves. A chimney chase is a box that is built around this pipe, in order to make it look like a traditional masonry chimney. A […] Read more