Factory built or zero clearance fireplaces have different design. This type of chimney is easily identified by having stucco or wooden sided chimneys. Further, this type of fireplace has a metal firebox with refractory panels forming the firebox with a metal flue. Almost all of these already have a chimney cap, but they are subject […]
Every time you use your fireplace, soot (creosote) is created and deposited on the inside of your chimney as the smoke travels up the flue. As that substance cools it solidifies and results in a caked on layer that will build up use after use. Creosote is made up of particles from the wood and is incredibly […]
We believe traditional masonry chimneys should have chimney caps. Chimney caps are also called rain caps or spark arrestors. They serve a variety of purposes. Even though we are not troubled by, unfortunately, by lots of rain, rainwater can cause a lot of damage to insides of fireplace and flue. If no rain cap present […]
The purpose of your chimney is to properly vent the products of combustion (smoke) form your home. However, if the integrity of a chimney is compromised, say from a crack, this can be an issue. If smoke and combustion materials are not vented away from your home they can build up in said cracks, thus […]
Many homeowners today have busy lifestyles and desire to shrink their carbon footprints, which is why gas fireplaces and inserts have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. These clean burning hearth appliances off the ultimate in convenience and can be enjoyed with the push of a button.
Here is a video chimney inspection we did where we found the chimney with a cracked crown and flue.
We can repair most problems with chimneys including relining the flue, replacing a damaged damper with a top damper, repairing cracks in the fireplace, replacing gas lines, rebuilding the chimney crown and fixing exterior cracks in chimneys. It is important to get minor problems repaired before they become major expensive repairs.
Add a finished look to your chimney, while protecting it from water damage and animals with custom decorative shrouds. Copper, Stainless & Aluminum Multi Flue Caps & Chase Covers. See our before and after pictures below.
Perhaps you have a fireplace but you haven’t used it in years or even decades, and it may be in such a state of disrepair that you are afraid you might never get to use it again. We can restore that chimney, see our before and after masonry repair job below.
Fire On Ice is specially shaped ice pieces are formulated not to burn. They are beautiful and perfect for a gas fireplace.
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