by Aaron Woodward | Dec 21, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Winter may be your fireplace’s time to shine, but it can be the hardest on your chimney system. Winter damage can lead to unexpected costs when you need repairs in the spring. Like so many other household systems, it’s easier and cheaper to prevent damage than it is...
by Aaron Woodward | Dec 5, 2017 | Fireplace Mantel
If you’re like many Americans, your holiday decorations are well underway. If you have a fireplace, the mantel may be the focal point of your entire holiday decor, and it may be the most dangerous. Before you light up the fire, make sure your decorations are not a...
by Aaron Woodward | Nov 23, 2017 | Stoves
Seattle is well into fall, and winter is just around the corner. As the temperatures drop, homeowners have begun switching off the air conditioners and firing up the furnaces. Those who have fireplaces are able to save on central heating. Another reason families are...
by Aaron Woodward | Nov 9, 2017 | Chimney Flashing
For our service area of Seattle and surrounding areas, the rainy season begins now and will continue on through spring. Between the rain and the cool temperatures coming our way this winter, your chimney is in for some work. The chimneys work constantly while fires...
by Aaron Woodward | Oct 23, 2017 | Chimney Water Damage
Of all the things that can bring a chimney down, water is not the first thing that comes to mind. Fires, earthquakes, and neglect, yes. But water? Water and Your Masonry Your masonry is constructed of various materials, all of which are adversely affected by water....
