by Chuck Roydhouse | May 8, 2014 | Chimneys
Ways to Extend the Life of Your Chimney Unfortunately, a chimney won’t last forever; however, if you follow proper maintenance steps, you can prolong the life of your chimney and keep it repair-free. Although chimneys are durable and meant to last a lifetime, water...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Apr 26, 2014 | Chimneys, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety
It’s the chimney’s job to usher out byproducts of combustion so that your indoor air will not be polluted. If it’s not doing its job right, you have to have the chimney liner checked. Read on to know more about chimney liners.
by Chuck Roydhouse | Apr 6, 2014 | Chimneys
Your chimney may look good on the outside but have hidden dangers lurking on the inside. A video inspection of your entire flue system is a good first step, as it will be able to spot missing mortar joints, cracks, and/or spalling that a professional may miss by doing...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Mar 30, 2014 | Chimneys
Spring is here! Finally, the long winter has passed, and spring is here, bringing in fresh air and warm breezes. For homeowners, spring’s arrival means it’s time to get started on making spring cleaning checklists, and if you have a fireplace or wood stove in your...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jan 16, 2014 | Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplaces
Can Chimney Sweeping Logs Take The Place Of Professional Maintenance? We value all our clients at Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County, and we hope that by coming to see you once a year for a chimney sweeping and chimney inspection , you can spend the whole heating...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jan 7, 2014 | Chimneys, Fire Safety
It is something none of us like to imagine…waking up to smoke, in the dark – fear racing through our veins. Unfortunately, many homeowners face this horrible situation because of chimney fires. Anyone with a chimney attached to their home needs to understand the...