January 2023 - Batts' Chimney Services

January 27, 2023

Phillip Batts

How to Build a Fire in a Fireplace Properly

Fireplaces provide much-needed warmth during the cold winter months. The hearth can also provide an aesthetically-pleasing focal point to your home if the fire is built properly. In this post, Batts' Chimney Services will walk you through the proper way to build a fire in your fireplace. (more…)

January 19, 2023

Phillip Batts

What Causes Crumbling Chimney Masonry?

The condition of the masonry surrounding your chimney can have an impact on its functionality and life span, so it's important to be aware of its causes. Batts' Chimney Services takes a look at the common reasons why chimney masonry can crumble and what solutions are available to keep yours [...]

January 12, 2023

Phillip Batts

Can Snow Damage My Chimneys?

While most of today's chimneys are built to keep debris and small animals from getting into the flue, snow may sometimes make its way in. In this blog post, chimney cleaning and repair company Batts' Chimney Services discusses what happens when snow makes its way into your chimneys, and whether or not [...]

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