Masonry chimney repairs are important
It is important to repair your chimney as soon as cracks appear. Here is a before and after of a masonry chimney repair we did.
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Custom Chimney Chase Cover installed
A chimney chase cover is a chimney topper that is provided for pre-fabricated fireplaces that have wood-framed chimney chases. Chimney chase covers seal of chase openings, preventing moisture from getting into your chimney and causing thousands of dollars of expensive repairs. These covers are similar to a lid on a shoe box with a central opening to […]
Chimney Cap Before and After
Chimney caps are an inexpensive way to protect your chimney and fireplace from water, debris and animals. Installing a chimney cap can save you headaches down the line. Here is a before and after of a chimney cap we replaced.
Gas logs information for home owners
Gas logs can be a good solution for a fireplace, instead of burning wood or pressed logs. Burning gas is cleaner, puts less wear and tear on fireplace and chimney which requires less maintenance. Gas logs are typically made from concrete. A few will claim ceramic by putting in a small amount of ceramic into […]
Glass Fireplace Doors
Custom glass fireplace doors protect your family and home and help prevent heat loss. Here is a recent before and after of glass fireplace doors we installed.
Cracks in a firebox
We get calls frequently about cracks in a firebox. Cracks depending on where they are and what type of cracking can be potentially hazardous situations or insignificant. There are about 3 different construction types of fireplaces employed in the last 70-80 years. A virtual assessment can often determine the severity of the situation and type […]
Chimney reline to address cracks and hazards in the flue
There are several methods available. The method we use has several advantages. It is less expensive than a metal liner and the spray on solutions some companies use. It is very strong and durable and cannot be brushed out with steel wire brushes. Another advantage is that the HeatShield® system does not significantly decrease draft like […]
What a Home Buyer Needs to Know About Chimneys and Fireplaces
The National Fire Safety Institute recommends that all chimneys and fireplaces be inspected when a property is sold. One of the major causes of home fires in the winter are fireplaces and it is reported that there are about 15,000 house fires caused by fireplaces and chimneys in the U.S. every year. In 2020 Rachael […]
Old hazardous masonry chimney
This is an example of an old, hazardous masonry chimney. This is a severe fire hazard if the fireplace is used to burn wood or gas fires.
What are Pre-Cast Fireplaces and what does a homeowner need to know about them
There are a number of types of Pre-Cast Fireplaces and Chimneys. The one that is most common in this area is the Rampart General Pre-Cast Fireplaces which were built in Santa Ana from the mid 1960’s to the early 1990’s. They are often located in neighborhoods with hundreds of these tract homes. The chimneys and […]
