Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored an important public fire safety campaign, Fire Prevention Week, on the week of every October 9th. Originally this week began as a commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, but as it...
If you have a prefabricated chimney, you most likely have a chase that has been built around the metal chimney pipes to protect them from the elements of weather as well as to give it the look of a traditional chimney. On top of the chase, you need to have a cover...
If you are considering a new fireplace, you might want to think about a prefabricated system, also called factory-built. Since masonry chimneys are built on site brick by brick, they are much more costly to add to your home. Prefabricated chimneys have several...
In order for your chimney and fireplace system to work at its highest levels of safety and efficiency, all of its components need to be in good condition. One of these components, the chimney liner, has three important functions. It protects your home from high heat...
If you suspect your chimney is leaking, it is important to take care of the possible leaks immediately. Water leaks can cause extensive and expensive damage to a masonry chimney. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), deterioration of the bricks...
