Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace and chimney.
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...
Why Does My Fireplace Smell?
Perhaps your fireplace stinks after a fire. Maybe your fireplace smells in the summer or only when it rains. Foul odor near the hearth is often a result of soot/creosote build-up, animal obstructions, moisture entering the flue, or airflow problems inside the home. In...
Roof Rust and Your Chimney
Chimneys are robust, tenacious, and highly beneficial home features; however, they’re susceptible to wear and tear over time like any other structure. And due to their height, positioning, and various metal components, wear and tear commonly comes in the form of rust...
Caution: Carbon Monoxide & Chimneys
If you have a fire or reason to suspect carbon monoxide is entering your home, get outside and call 911. DO NOT re-enter the home until the authorities have confirmed it’s safe to enter. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)? How does it happen and how can we stop it...