by Chuck Roydhouse | Nov 13, 2018 | Chimney Service
Most masonry chimneys need a damper. A typical throat damper sits in your chimney, and it comes equipped with the ability to open and close, as needed, so that you can better control draft and air flow through your flue. When your heating appliance is not in use, your...
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 | Oct 13, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
A chimney sweeping and inspection is very important to the health, warmth and safety of your home. A quality chimney inspection can save you money and alert you to any possible problems your chimney may have. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends using...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Sep 30, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimney soot is a fine black or dark brown powder formed due to incomplete combustion of wood or coal in a confined place. Therefore it can be correctly referred to as the byproduct of fireplace combustion. Soot is formed in a temperature lower than 284 degrees. When...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Sep 14, 2012 | Home Services
The most important part of having your chimney swept is actually the inspection. Items considered during an inspection include whether the chimney meets codes for clearances, proper construction and whether the chimney was built for its present usage. For example, if...
