Learning about all the parts that make up your chimney and fireplace is the first step in understanding how a chimney system works. There are more elements to chimneys, fireplaces, and heating systems than most people recognize. If you have… Read More
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Common Causes of Chimney Fires
Chimney fires pose a serious and dangerous risk to all those who regularly use their fireplace. A fire can start in your chimney without you even realizing it. Flames and smoke can shoot out of your chimney and fireplace, causing… Read More
4 Chimney Cleaning Myths to Avoid
Chimney cleaning is an essential part of chimney maintenance. A clean chimney is a safe and happy chimney. Conversely, a poorly maintained chimney can lead to potential safety hazards for your home and family. There are many myths surrounding chimney… Read More
Benefits of Chimney Liners
You have already learned about the different kinds of chimney liners, but do you know why they are so beneficial for your chimney? A chimney liner is an essential part of your chimney and extends the life of your fireplace…. Read More
Chimney Liners: 3 Different Kinds
By now, you should be pretty familiar with the anatomy of a chimney. But one component of chimneys we haven’t discussed too much is the chimney liner. A liner helps to prevent chimney fires by protecting flammable components from the… Read More
Everything to Know about Chimney Liners
Many people don’t know that the difference between a chimney and flue is that the flue is a part of the chimney, or it can be a stand-alone component of other appliances. The chimney is the entire structure, while the… Read More
3 Ways That Negligence Hurts Your Chimney
Today we’ll be sharing three ways that negligence hurts your chimney. There is a reason why we stress that each year, homeowners should have their chimneys professionally inspected and swept. The worst-case scenario is a chimney fire happening, and we… Read More
3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Love Chimney Liners
Chimney liners need to function well if you want your fireplace to be in the best shape. Chimney liners’ makeup consists of heat-and-fire resistant materials such as clay or stainless steel that fit inside of your chimney to contain smoke,… Read More
A Few Chimney Basics That Every Homeowner Should Know
Knowing a few chimney basics can help preserve the lifespan of your chimneys. Homeowners love the warmth and beauty that a fireplace can bring, but often fail to cater to their chimney, which can be dangerous. Chimney inspections and regular… Read More