Lighting a Cold Fireplace When it gets really cold out, nothing feels quite as nice as a cozy fire. However, cold weather sometimes makes it more difficult to build a good fire. This is especially true if the chimney is on an outside wall. The cold air that comes down...
As temperatures drop, animals begin to look for warm, dry places to seek shelter. All too often, chimneys seem like the perfect, inviting atmosphere: They’re dry, warm and uninterrupted, as long as the fireplace isn’t yet in use. For nocturnal animals, the chimney...
Causes of Creosote Buildup and The Importance of Creosote Removal Creosote is a tar-like, black, sooty, and flammable substance. It appears in three stages. The first stage is the easiest to clean and the third stage is incredibly dangerous and hard to remove.To say...
Water, the nemesis of architecture, the villain of building, the antithesis of shelter; it is now time to talk about the final boss. Water damage is dangerous in all forms and to more than just the chimney. It’s time to compile the misdeeds of the well-known...
You inspect your car’s tires for wear and tear and you inspect your AC unit to see if it needs a new filter. A Chimney often goes under the radar when it comes to inspections. So, how often do you really need to have your chimney inspected? How Often Do You Need A...
