Fireplace Repair
Check out these before and after photos of a fireplace repair we did.
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Rusted Chimney Caps at Beach
Chimney caps near the beach tend to rust out very fast due to the moist salt air that is prevalent there in the evenings. These types of caps are on most houses built since the early 1980’s.. They are called zero-clearance or factory built chimneys or laughingly called temporary fireplaces, because they tend to rust […]
I use a gas furnace, do I still need to clean my flue?
While most homeowners are aware of the need to clean and inspect their flue if they use a wood burning fireplace or stove, many are not aware of the importance of cleaning and inspecting their flue when gas furnaces and other gas heating appliances are involved.
How can a sweep help me to maintain a safe home?
Employing the services of a qualified chimney sweep is essential for maintaining the safety of your home. A professional chimney sweep not only cleans your flue, which can prevent the build-up of hazardous creosote as well as obstruction from nesting animals and debris, but he will inspect your chimney as well. A thorough inspection of […]
True ceramic logs with a remote control ignition
This is a great set of gas logs that can be installed in a fireplace. It comes with a remote control ignition for ease of operation. This particular set is made with phazer logs. Since these are true ceramic logs they produce far more radiant heat than conventional gas logs. Definition Phazer® logs are produced […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Chimney Sweep
Many homeowners are unaware that an annual professional chimney inspection and cleaning is essential in order to ensure the safe operation of their fireplace, even if the fireplace is rarely used. Employing the services of a knowledgeable and experienced chimney sweep is not always as easy as it sounds, however. Since all chimney sweep services […]
What is Creosote?
How does it get in the chimney and why is it dangerous? When you burn wood in your fireplace or wood burning stove, it creates pollutants- often in the form of gases and small particles. The gases are expelled from the burning wood with the smoke. When the gases cool to a temperature that is […]
Another Happy Chimney Customer
Initially performed an inspection on a fireplace. Later installed a new chimney cap and new interior kit (artificial logs, new gas line). My inspection was performed by the owner of the company. He was right on time and performed a very thorough inspection of the fireplace in my new home. Since I had just purchased […]
Things you should not burn in a fireplace
These are things you should not burn in your fireplace. Watch this video to see why.
Dryer Vent Cleaning – A Must!
Here I am a professional in the trade of cleaning dryer vents. And to my embarrassment, I recently had a situation come up. My wife complained of smelling smoke when she dried some clothes. I poopooed her. First, that is never a good idea. But here is where my “knowledge” got in the way of […]
