by Patrick Buell | Nov 8, 2018 | chimney inspection, Chimney Smoke, Fireplace Safety Tips, Smokey Fireplace
Nothing beats relaxing in front of fire on a chilly night. However, when you’ve got a smoky fireplace the experience is less than relaxing. Fireplace smoke that doesn’t flow properly up through the chimney or flue can be an indication of a serious problem...
by Patrick Buell | Nov 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
The holidays can be hectic with meal planning, decorating, shopping, travel plans and more clouding your mind. Therefore, it can be difficult to remember the practical, everyday things. Just as important as having your oil changed before that long trip to visit the...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 29, 2018 | Fireplace Safety Tips
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...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Things To Know Before Lighting Your First Fire With cooler weather around the corner, it is important to go over a few fire safety tips before lighting a fire in your fireplace. January has the highest amount of house fires in a calendar year. Whether its from heat...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 20, 2018 | chimney inspection, Proudly Serving The Gulf Area
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...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 20, 2018 | chimney inspection, Chimney Leaks
What Causes Chimney Leaks As we approach the colder months, many of us surely want to know that all is right with our fireplaces and chimney systems. Sometimes there are problems that must be addressed prior to enjoying a winter of cozy fires. One major issue is...
by Patrick Buell | Oct 12, 2018 | Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, chimney inspection, Chimney Leaks, Chimney Smoke
Think about your chimney and all its components right now. Do you know the exact state of all these elements? Do you know where damage or breakdown is starting? What about signs of serious damage? If you’re like most homeowners, you can’t answer each of these...
by Patrick Buell | Sep 28, 2018 | Proudly Serving The Gulf Area
If there is a wood burning fireplace in your home that isn’t used very often, then you may feel there is no reason to have it swept. As it turns out, having your chimney serviced once or twice a year improves the quality of air in your home, and gets rid of creosote...
