Fireplace and Chimney
All about your fireplace and chimney – building, repair, remodeling, cleaning, fuel, firewood and more.
Do Home Inspectors Check Fireplaces?
Selling a home or buying one is a big process, to say the least. Arguably one of the most important factors is the home inspection. As much as 80-90% of the details get left OUT of the inspection report, at least when it comes to home chimneys. Leaving people asking:...
Does Home Insurance Cover Chimney Damage?
After buying a new home, people often find themselves asking the question: “Does home insurance cover chimney damage?” — unfortunately, the question is often asked too late; after the damage is done. From flashing to fireboxes, damage to chimneys can...
Chimney Rebuilding 101: What to Know Before Hiring Contractors
Chimney Rebuilding and fireplace restoration and repair is an occasional but necessary part of your home’s maintenance program. When rebuilding your chimney becomes a necessity for safety (or other concerns), it can sound like an overwhelming project, to say the...
Tuckpointing vs Repointing
The terms brick tuckpointing and repointing are often used interchangeably, however, there are different results and expectations when deciding which repair your chimney needs. If your chimney’s mortar joints are starting to crack and fail, then you can decide which...