by Chuck Roydhouse | Jul 13, 2015 | Chimneys
Regular, proper maintenance is just as important for your chimney’s overall health as it is for your personal health. You exercise regularly, take the multivitamin your doctor is constantly encouraging you to take, and brush and floss your teeth twice a day. The same...
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 | Jul 7, 2014 | Chimneys
Why Should I Hire A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep? Decades ago, luck played a much bigger role in finding a trustworthy, capable chimney technician. The way sweeps performed jobs like chimney inspections were largely left up to the individual sweep’s discretion, and...
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 | 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...
