by David Moseley | Jun 25, 2022 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimneys see a lot of use during those cold nights of winter, but now that it’s summer, it’s time for you to invest in your inspection, sweeping, and any necessary repairs. Don’t wait for fall to come – schedule an early chimney inspection with a...
by David Moseley | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many of us have used a fireplace for years, but how is it constructed? Let’s demystify it by providing a visual of the components of the fireplace with an explanation of each vital part contributes. Chimney Cap – A chimney cap is a covering for the top of...
by David Moseley | May 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Water is an essential to life, but it can be extremely detrimental to the life span of your fireplace wreaking havoc on unprotected chimneys. All masonry chimney construction materials, except stone, will suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged...
by David Moseley | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The chimney sweep is a person sweeps and cleans chimneys, smoke ducts, flue pipes and fireplaces in order to prevent chimney soot fires and gas emissions. The chimney utilizes the pressure difference caused by a hot column of gas to create a draft and draw air over...
by David Moseley | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Most homeowners don’t think about their chimneys and unfortunately many don’t recognize the telltale signs of a problem. It isn’t always obvious that your chimney isn’t safe and problem free. There are six visible signs your chimney needs to...
by David Moseley | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Homeowners are often surprised to find out that their chimney had a fire that they didn’t know about. Most chimney fires are quiet and slow burning. The only sign is the damage that is left behind. Quiet, slow-burning chimney fires are usually caused by either a stray...
by David Moseley | Jan 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
A chimney is designed to safely and effectively remove the dangerous fire byproducts produced within the fireplace out of the home. When it becomes clogged, it can no longer perform this important role. A blocked chimney may seem minor, but when left unaddressed, it...
by David Moseley | Dec 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fireplaces work because hot air rises. When you start a fire, the air inside the chimney becomes warmer and less dense than the air outside the chimney, and so it starts to rise. As the warm air rises, cooler air from the room flows into the unit, fanning the fire,...
by David Moseley | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Q. How often should I have my chimney swept? This a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, “Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness,...
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