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Smoke Damage and Water Spots: How to Clean Up Chimney-Related Mishaps in Your Home

Question: “How are chimneys like children?”
Answer: “Both words start with a ‘chuh’ sound. Oh, and they both can totally wreck your house if you don’t watch them carefully.”

Please forgive the bad joke; it is relevant to today’s post. Chimneys are surprisingly complex structures, and when properly maintained, they typically function smoothly and safely. But if things do go wrong, the end result can be smoke damage, water damage, or even bird damage to your home. These messes need not be permanent, but it is crucial to know what you’re doing before you attempt to clean them up! […]

By |October 18th, 2017|Chimney|Comments Off on Smoke Damage and Water Spots: How to Clean Up Chimney-Related Mishaps in Your Home

Does Your Chimney Need to Be Re-Lined?

When it comes to maintenance and recognition for chimney components, chimney liners often get the short end of the stick. Despite the critical role that they play in protecting our chimneys from damage, we tend to not pay much attention to them. And that’s bad because a “troubled” chimney liner can lead to some serious structural damage in your home.
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By |July 27th, 2017|Chimney|Comments Off on Does Your Chimney Need to Be Re-Lined?

Why An Annual Chimney Inspection Could Save Your Holiday

During the holidays, most families prefer to gather around the table, not a hospital bed. Sadly, residential fires, which are prominent in winter months, can wreck havoc on your home and severely inure your loved ones.

As the temperature drops, heaters, candles and holiday decorations all contribute to the 47,000 house fires that occur each year. […]

By |December 20th, 2016|Chimney|Comments Off on Why An Annual Chimney Inspection Could Save Your Holiday