by Chuck Roydhouse | Jan 11, 2017 | chimney inspection
Happy New Year! Between gift buying, holiday parties, and endless hours baking in the kitchen, the holiday season never fails to keep people busy. If you didn’t get around to scheduling your annual chimney inspection in 2016, then now is the time! With Christmas...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jun 17, 2014 | Chimneys, Fireplaces
It is almost summer – time to switch from the warm, cozy fireplace to full-blast, cool air conditioning. But not so fast! Did you remember to include the chimney in your spring cleaning? Because if you didn’t then you are going to have a serious problem: a...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 16, 2013 | Chimneys
Why Chimney Caps Are Important Anyone with a furnace, wood stove or fireplace has a chimney. What they may not realize is that many common chimney problems can be quickly solved by installing a proper chimney cap. A chimney cap protects the opening at the top of the...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Sep 28, 2013 | Chimneys
Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning When Using Your Chimney Each year, hundreds of people across the country die from carbon monoxide poisoning. In many cases, this is because they are not properly using or maintaining their chimneys. It is important to avoid carbon...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 31, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
A damper is a “must item” for a fireplace. A chimney damper prevents animals, birds from entering the chimney when not in use. The damper is manually opened to the fully open position when starting a fire. While most dampers are located in the throat of...
