by Cliff Slagle | Apr 18, 2014 | Chimney Sweeps, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves
Choosing the right company to handle all of your chimney and fireplace needs can be a tough task. Knowing which questions to ask can and will certainly smooth out the process for you. Being an informed homeowner makes all the difference in the world.
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 25, 2013 | Chimneys
Problems with chimneys only worsen with time, so the sooner you can correct them, the better. Sprucing up your chimney for spring should come as naturally as giving the whole house a thorough cleaning. That means sweeping the whole house, so do not forget about the...
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Worth being clear about, proper chimney maintenance involves: the fireplace the flue liner the mortar the chase the crown the flashing the cap the whole kit and caboodle The entire system has to be kept clean, in largely undamaged condition, and up to speed with...
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 17, 2013 | Fireplace Maintenance
As the last indoor fire of the season approaches, many homeowners are rightly beginning to think about cleaning the fireplace. Wood burning fireplaces release gases that condense as soot and later-stage creosote, so the chimney probably looks just as bad. It needs a...