by Chuck Roydhouse | Dec 27, 2014 | Chimneys
According to the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America), problems in your chimney’s flue can present serious risks to your home and family, because it’s no longer able to perform its primary function: to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Nov 14, 2014 | Chimneys
In Maryland, the chimney industry isn’t regulated. What does this mean? It means that anyone with a ladder and some tools can claim to be a chimney technician. Unfortunately, this puts homeowners at a severe disadvantage. When choosing a chimney sweep and inspect your...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 30, 2014 | Chimneys
Many homeowners don’t think about masonry chimney maintenance beyond their usual yearly sweeping and inspection. Unfortunately, ignoring your chimney can cost you big in the long run! By addressing potential problems early on, homeowners can prevent bigger issues down...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 14, 2014 | Chimneys
The majority of homeowners with wood-burning stoves and/or fireplaces understand the need for an annual chimney cleaning and inspection. On the flipside, many homeowners don’t realize that their oil and/or gas heating appliances—be it a furnace, boiler or even a hot...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Sep 27, 2014 | Chimneys
Here is our tongue-in-cheek list of reasons to not clean your chimney…
by Chuck Roydhouse | Sep 10, 2014 | Chimneys
Your fireplace is the focal point of family gatherings and a great way to take the chill off during the coldest winter nights. For many, it is a basic necessity. This does cause us to wonder: How can a family love their fireplace but at the same time neglect their...
