Did you know there are over 1,000 species of trees in North America? Each tree produces a different type of wood, with various colors and sizes. The type of wood you burn in your fireplace will affect how hot the fire is, how long it will last, and how much residue...
A proper chimney cleanout is not only great for safety but also mandatory. This is because a clogged chimney not only leads to inefficient burning of wood but can also be a fire and pollution hazard. Every year, damages worth hundreds of millions of dollars are...
Nothing beats relaxing in front of fire on a chilly night. However, when you’ve got a smoky fireplace the experience is less than relaxing. Fireplace smoke that doesn’t flow properly up through the chimney or flue can be an indication of a serious...
Think about your chimney and all its components right now. Do you know the exact state of all these elements? Do you know where damage or breakdown is starting? What about signs of serious damage? If you’re like most homeowners, you can’t answer each of these...
