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Creosote Buildup in Chimneys
It’s falling into your fireplace or stuck to the walls. It can look dusty, puffy, flaky, or oily like tar. Is it soot, is it ash? Not entirely, no, it’s creosote buildup in your chimney, and you can’t stop it! However, it can be managed, reduced, or removed, and this...
How to Prime a Chimney Before Using Fireplace
In the video, we demonstrate How to Prime a Chimney. Follow the steps to light and hold the torch under the flue to warm the chimney. This is a basic demonstration. It’s imperative that you follow each step listed and practice safety precautions. Table of...
Chimney Crown Seal vs New Construction
Chimney tops, otherwise known as crowns, must protect the home, as do all exterior surfaces of a chimney. Since it acts as the shield against wet weather elements, a crown is a necessary part of any masonry fireplace system. The problem that all chimneys eventually...