by Nick Guy | Apr 28, 2023 | Chimney Repairs
Is there really a best time to undertake a home repair project? For some projects, any time may be suitable – but other repairs are best handled when certain conditions are right. For masonry repairs, springtime is often the recommended time. The weather tends...
by Nick Guy | Mar 31, 2023 | Chimney Fires
Enjoying a cozy fire in your fireplace is what makes cool weather and shorter days easier to deal with. When routine maintenance is overlooked, however, lighting a fire can be dangerous for your home and anyone living in it. Chimney fires are a constant threat to the...
by Nick Guy | Feb 28, 2023 | Creosote Sweeping Log
Creosote presents an ongoing maintenance need for chimney users. What exactly is creosote? It’s a dark, tar-like residue that can build up in your chimney over time. As a byproduct of incomplete combustion, it accumulates more quickly when firewood is damp or green or...
by Nick Guy | Jan 28, 2023 | Cold Flue
Cold winter days can seem to drag on this time of year. That’s why it’s the perfect time to build cozy fires to counteract the long nights and winter chill. Unfortunately, if your chimney is cold – which is particularly likely if it’s on an exterior wall –...
by Nick Guy | Dec 19, 2022 | Freeze/Thaw Cycle
On long dark nights when the air gets cold The Freeze/Thaw Monster will take hold Freezing up long-sleeping water Expanding it ‘til it gets hotter Destroying even brick and mortar Wreaking havoc on homeowners Protect your chimney – keep water out And keep the...
