Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace and chimney.
The Problem with Stucco Chimneys
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...
Chimney Crickets on Your Roof
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...Top 12 Chimney Maintenance FAQ
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,...
How to Stack Wood for Seasoning
The most important things to know when preparing wood for seasoning is how to stack firewood for seasoning and why you need to season wood in the first place. Purchasing wood from a store or supplier doesn’t guarantee that it’s prepared or ready-to-burn....