Weāre officially in February, folks, which means that winter is on its way out! Of course, because we live in Texas, that information doesnāt really help us predict what the weather will be like in the upcoming weeksāit could, realistically, be 78Ā°F tomorrow but drop to 46Ā°F the next day. Yuck. […]
Is your chimney due for its annual cleaning and inspection? Remember: if itās been more than year since this job was last done, then you should schedule an inspection as soon as possible!
Now, folks who are big on home improvement projects may be contemplating whether or not they want to just examine their chimney themselves instead of hiring (and paying) someone else to take care of it for them. But sweeping a chimney isnāt like sweeping a kitchen floor, and itās not a task for the faint of heart. Here are three reasons to call a professional when your chimney needs a ācheckupā:
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Letās be honest: when the outdoor temperature is 95 degrees in the shade, most folks are not in the mood to have a warm, cozy fire inside their home. So, it makes sense if gathering firewood is the last thing on your mind during the month of August. But if you havenāt yet started stockpiling […]
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 thatās bad because a ātroubledā chimney liner can lead to some serious structural damage in your home.
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As weāve said before on this blog, one of the biggest differences between gas and wood-burning fireplaces is the amount of variety that wood-burning allows for.Ā Folks who regularly use their fireplace all have different types of wood or tinder that they swear by, so the kind that you opt to use in your home is usually a matter of personal preference. […]
The mental image of a cheerful, roaring fire in a houseās hearth can inspire a variety of feelings in different people, and most of them are positive: warmth, security, comfort, romanceā¦the list goes on and on. What we donāt often think about, though, is whether the fireplace is our fantasy is the kind that burns wood or the type that utilizes natural gas. […]
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. […]
Warming up your home with a natural fireplace is an iconic image during the holiday season, so itās important to set the mood just right! At Chimney & Wildlife Specialist, we provide a wide variety of gas logs to make the perfect fire for your fireplace this year. Take a look at the options we […]
Texas weather is wholly unpredictable. This is especially true in āwinterā months when temperatures regularly fluctuate between extremes. The hot-one-minute-cold-the-next two-step isnāt only confusing, it also creates an expanding and contracting effect in your chimney.
The result? Potentially dangerous gaps and cracks in the mortar. Left untreated these minor issues could eventually disrupt your homeās central […]
Due to the construction materials and furniture types in newer homes, families have much less time to escape from a house fire than in the past. 30 years ago it took 17 minutes to fully engulf the average home. Today, when a home fire breaks out the average family has just 3 minutes to safely escape. […]