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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 […]