Chimney Service in Gardner, KS

A common chimney for a home prior to 1950 is a straightforward brick and mortar masonry structure, often without a fireplace extending from the basement through the middle of the home. These utility chimneys served to exhaust the byproducts from heating the home’s water and air. Coal and, later, natural gas or propane was a common fuel source in early Gardner. Homes of a grander nature would have a second chimney for the fireplace hearth. Frequently these were constructed of matching brick, but on occasion, made from stones common to the area.

Gardner’s recent construction has been attracting homeowners who value the charm of this history-rich community. Subsequently, wood and gas fireplaces are a common amenity to homes. Full Service Chimney is a resource to the residents of Gardner in both maintenance and presenting new options for entertaining, heating, and venting needs that homeowners may have.

A Gas Fireplace Makes Enjoying a Fire as Easy as Watching Television

Home hearth design through the year 2000 was still focused on wood-burning fireplaces. Many of these fireplaces were built in a factory and installed at the time of the home’s construction. The average lifespan of a factory-built fireplace (or “pre-fab”) is an average of 10 years.

This is assuming that the unit has been maintained and is influenced by the amount of use the fireplace has had. Many of Gardner’s homeowners have opted to enjoy their fireplace hearth with the use of gas logs with new units or by replacing the fireplace with a gas fireplace insert. A gas fireplace, also called a direct-vent fireplace, allows the customer the convince of remote control thermostat control. This makes for a user-friendly hearth design that can be enjoyed without the preparation common to a wood burning fireplace or stove.