Chimneys are one of the most popular features homeowners look for when they purchase a new home. There’s nothing like sitting by the fire on a cold fall or winter night. Homeowners decide to purchase and install new fireplaces for… Read More
Archive for the ‘New Chimney Building’ Category
4 Common Issues in Old Chimneys
If you own an older house, you will have different responsibilities than those who own newer homes. Newer homes are usually built following modern building codes and using materials that conform to today’s standards. However, with all the charming characteristics… Read More
The Best Reasons to Use Your Fireplace This Winter
It’s getting undeniably chilly out there. Although fireplaces are no longer as commonplace a sight in single-family homes as they used to be, they were present in about 40% of homes built in 2018. For those of us who live… Read More
Fundamentals of Chimney Removal
The chimney is an important part of many homes, offering a route of escape for byproducts from fireplaces or furnaces. Without them, these heating sources wouldn’t work. In some homes, however, those heating sources are being replaced anyway, leaving the… Read More