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Motivation to Get Your Chimney Ready for Fall

Nature walks and cozy fires are both among the best things to enjoy in autumn. But a rather grim comparison Read more

Have You Fallen for Any of These Common Chimney Waterproofing Myths?

Water is a chimney’s #1 enemy. As such, it needs to be kept out of the bricks and mortar that Read more

National Fire Prevention Week and Fireplace Safety

National Fire Prevention Week may not have a mascot like the Easter Bunny or Cupid, but it’s important nonetheless. Brought Read more

The “3-2-10 Rule” and Other Chimney Basics

Everybody knows that chimneys are built to move smoke and combustion gases from a fireplace to the outside of the Read more

Why You Should Close Your Damper This Summer

With summer here, what should you do with your fireplace? One of the most frequent questions is what you should Read more

Is a Chimney Liner Necessary?

Back in the 1940s, experts researched to answer this question accurately: Is a chimney liner necessary? Their answer was more Read more

How Chimney Caps Protect Your Chimney & Home

Chimney caps are devices that sit on the top of a chimney to give the structure a nice finishing touch. Read more

Signs That It’s Time to Repair Your Chimney’s Masonry

A good brick chimney properly maintained will last for decades. At certain points during its lifespan, however, the chimney will Read more

Issues Humidity Brings to Your Chimney

It’s summertime and with the warmer weather, backyard cookouts, and family vacations comes rain and humid weather. It’s that last Read more

Chimney Crowns, Caps, and Chase Tops: Making Heads & Tails of the Top of Your Chimney

There’s a lot going on at the top of a chimney, and most of it is unnoticed – until something Read more