The Value of Your Chimney

by | 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...

Quality Chimney Caps: We’ve Got You Covered

by | Aug 12, 2014 | Chimneys

We all love our chimneys. They add a certain aesthetic beauty to our homes that nothing else can match. They also help keep our families safe from the smoke and harmful gases that would otherwise leak into our homes without them. Since we value them so much for the...

Keep Animals Out of the Flue With a Chimney Cap?

by | Mar 12, 2013 | Chimneys

Every chimney needs a cap for the same reason every house needs a roof. A chimney cap can prevent rain from entering the chimney causing the damper and metal firebox to rust as well as causing damage to the flue liner. In addition to prevent water entering a chimney...

How to Prevent Chimney Fires

by | Nov 15, 2012 | Chimney Fires

The Causes of Chimney Fires Fireplaces and wood stoves are designed to safely contain wood fuel fires. The chimneys that serve them have the job of expelling the products of combustion-the substances produced when wood burns. These include smoke, water vapor, gases,...