Tag: Chimney Repair
Got a Cracked Chimney? Here’s Everything You Should Know
A cracked chimney can result from moisture, freezing temperatures, house settling, chimney fire, or construction flaws. Some common types of cracks include horizontal, vertical,…
Five Signs Your Chimney Needs to be Repaired
With record temperatures out there, your chimney may be the last thing on your mind. But it shouldn’t be! Now is a great time…
FAQs About Fireplace & Chimney Mold
Few things sound as terrifying to homeowners as mold. It invades your home and can cause damage to your property and your health! While…
What Causes a Leaning Chimney? Is My Home at Risk?
Your chimney weighs thousands of pounds. So, when it starts doing an uncanny impression of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you don’t want to…
Basic Fireplace & Chimney Maintenance Tips for Your Home
They say a watched pot never boils. While this saying really speaks to impatience more than boiling water, when the Chimney Safety Institute of…
When Do You Need a Chimney Cap Replacement?
Your chimney cap is a critical but often overlooked part of your fireplace and flue system. Without it, your home would be vulnerable to…
Don’t Ignore These Common Signs of Chimney Damage!
Your chimney is an important part of your home and fireplace. If it can’t function correctly, your safety is at risk. Some of the…
Signs That You’ve Had a Chimney Fire
Over 20,000 chimney fires happen on average every year. Despite this, many homeowners don’t even realize it until they have a chimney inspection. You…
What Is a Chimney Liner and Why Is It Important?
Your chimney plays a vital role in the safe use of your fireplace or wood-burning stove. Many homeowners are surprised to hear that poorly-maintained…
Don’t Let Chimney & Fireplace Mold Harm Your Health & Home!
Every homeowner has heard horror stories about finding mold in a home. While these stories are often true, they tend to suggest that mold…
Don’t Fall Victim to Fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!
Carbon monoxide gas: You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill you, silently and with little warning. Each…
Chimney Efflorescence: The White Residue on Your Chimney
If you’ve ever noticed a white residue accumulating on your brick chimney, you may not have thought much about it. However, this white staining,…