by Mitchell Blackmon | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, Guide
Ultimate Guide to Buying a Chimney Cap in 2020 Introduction If you have an active fireplace, you need a chimney cap. This has to do primarily with fire safety. Chimney caps keep the sparks in your fireplace from escaping and catching your roof on fire. And it also...
by Mitchell Blackmon | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog
The Complete Glossary of Chimney & Dryer Vent Terms & Tools AL29-4C – AL29-4C is an alloy of stainless steel that is highly resistant to corrosion, used for relining flues that will vent a modern, high-efficiency gas furnace. Since most of the heat...
by Mitchell Blackmon | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog, Guide
The Complete Guide to Summer Fireplace and Chimney Care [2020 Edition] Introduction Summertime. My favorite time of the year. For good reasons too. I bet it’s the nostalgia of taking 2.5 months off from my only responsibilities (i.e. school). We can’t do that as...
by Mitchell Blackmon | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog
Anatomy of a Masonry Chimney Introduction Chimneys and fireplaces are a lot more than just an opening in the wall with a tube going up to let the smoke go out. It’s pretty complicated. The reality is that there are a lot more than meets the eye. Like your car,...
by Mitchell Blackmon | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Guide
Ultimate Guide to Homeowners Insurance and Chimney Repairs Introduction Chimney damage can come in all shapes and sizes. Small cracks can lead to large leaks. No caps can allow birds to enter. Creosote buildup, which is natural and flammable by the way, can be just...
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