by Kevin Fox | Sep 29, 2020 | chimney maintenance
Worried that water damage is going to make your chimney run less efficiently this fall and winter? Water can take a toll on your brick and mortar in a hurry, and putting off necessary repairs will put your home and family at significant risk, so if you have any...
by Kevin Fox | Jul 10, 2019 | chimney maintenance
While there are many different hearth heating appliance options for fireplaces, chimneys are only available in two types: masonry and prefabricated. If you are not sure which one you have, take a look in your firebox. You will see yellowish firebricks if you have a...
by Kevin Fox | May 31, 2019 | chimney maintenance
The season of summer is a great time for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying good times with your family. You may have more free time to take care of some annual home maintenance tasks as well. Although your chimney and fireplace system may be the last thing on your...
by Kevin Fox | Oct 24, 2017 | chimney maintenance
If you have an older home with a masonry chimney, you most likely have a clay tile chimney liner. The liner was constructed at the same time as your chimney. Despite long term durability, it can suffer from damage over the years including chipped and cracked tiles....
by Kevin Fox | Sep 12, 2017 | chimney maintenance
Chimney liners are a vital piece of your chimney’s anatomy, and they play an essential role in keeping your system running efficiently and safely with every burning season. What do they do exactly? The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) highlights three...
by Kevin Fox | Aug 28, 2017 | chimney maintenance
Saving money is important when you own a home. So, what’s one way to prevent having to spend a lot of your home budget on chimney repairs? Professionally maintain your fireplace and chimney system every year! Certain types of chimney damage can get progressively...
