Of all the parts of your chimney system, the flue liner may be the most important. Next to the masonry itself, the liner is the largest part of the system, and protect the masonry from the heat. Liners may be made of various materials, including aluminum, clay tiles,...
Today you may not have a fire burning in your fireplace or stove, but you will soon! Every day a fire burns, byproducts rise up the chimney, including soot and creosote. Neither are serious when the system is serviced regularly, but when important appointments are...
Now is the time to schedule your chimney inspection. Spring and summer have passed, and it is time for fall which means your fireplace is about to do its job! In order to do its job well, the fireplace and chimney system should be in ship-shape. The problem for the...
Your flashing could be giving you trouble, and you might not even realize it until problems occur. What is flashing and what type of problems can it cause if it’s missing or damaged? It’s important to get to know your chimney and its parts so you can identify problems...
Your chimney crowns sits on the very top of your chimney, so it endures all the elements of mother nature. When your crown is incorrectly-sized, wrong slant or improper materials, you can expect even more damage to occur and eventually cause more problems. The...
