Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace and chimney.
by Full Service Chimney | Jul 2, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Common Problems, Fire Safety, Fireplace and Chimney, Wood Burning
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...
by Full Service Chimney | Jun 25, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Common Problems, Fireplace and Chimney, Home and Garden
Got bats in your chimney flue? If so, there are a few imperative things you need to know! As made famous in popular culture by the comic book character Batman, real, living, breathing bats are nocturnal mammals who reside in dark, cave-like areas. But since their...
by Full Service Chimney | Jun 18, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace and Chimney
If you’re new to fireplace operation, one of the questions you’re likely wondering is, what is a chimney damper? Or even, how does a chimney damper work? You’re certainly not alone with these questions. Most homeowners would tell you that enjoying a stunning and warm...
by Full Service Chimney | Jun 11, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repairs, Common Problems, Fireplace and Chimney
The choice of stucco as a home, chimney, and wall building material is increasingly growing in popularity. This is understandable, considering stucco is durable, attractive, and relatively cheap. On the surface, this sounds fantastic; however, after further...
by Full Service Chimney | Apr 2, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repairs, Common Problems
In the chimney industry, “crickets on your roof” isn’t a term referencing flying insects or the internationally beloved sport. It’s a reference to an essential home and chimney protection solution. Suppose your chimney is positioned on the slope of the roof and is at...
by Full Service Chimney | Mar 17, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
If you own and operate any type of fireplace, you must practice frequent chimney maintenance. Like motor vehicles, both fireplace and appliance utility flues routinely need servicing over their lifespan. While we would all like to avoid the expense and hassle,...
