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September 23, 2021

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3 Chimney Tips for Homeowners With a Fireplace

A beautiful home is an absolutely thrilling asset to have, especially when there is a new fireplace to create an ambiance and warm up with during the frosty winter months. It’s very important, however, to make sure it’s in the perfect condition to light a fire. Otherwise, an innocent chimney [...]

September 2, 2021

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The Importance of a Chimney Cap

A chimney cap, also called a flue top cover, is a metal structure located at the peak of the chimney. It comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and finishes to match the chimney and the rest of the exterior. In this article, chimney sweep Batts’ Chimney Services reveals the reasons [...]

August 24, 2021

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How to Hire the Right Chimney Sweep

Proper care and maintenance of your chimneys, wood stoves and fireplaces can help protect you from unnecessary fires and carbon monoxide poisonings. When trying to hire someone to clean your fireplace chimney, you may run into some issues, not knowing where to start. The details can often be overwhelming. (more…)

August 10, 2021

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What to Do If Your Chimney Gets Struck by Lightning

More than 20 million lightning strikes are detected annually by the National Lightning Detection System (NDLS). A bolt of lightning packs a powerful punch. The electrostatic discharge can contain 100 million to 1 billion volts of electricity. The energy can heat the air around it to 50,000°F for a short [...]

August 4, 2021

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What You Need to Know About Debris in Chimneys

You probably already know that anywhere that has debris buildup can’t be good. You see it around outdoor HVAC units, hampering its performance, or on top of the roofing system, weakening its materials and allowing mold to form. And when debris accumulates inside the chimney--that’s something even more urgent. The [...]

August 3, 2021

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Why It’s Important to Close Your Damper in The Summer

People rarely use their chimneys in the summer, so most of them do not even give these structures much attention. This is the time for chimney repair and maintenance, and it is also when you would close off the chimney., though some people make the mistake of leaving the chimney dampers open [...]

July 28, 2021

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Is It Ideal to Keep The Fireplace’s Pilot Light During Summer?

Like most objects, it is guaranteed that turning off the pilot lights on gas fireplaces and furnaces can save energy and money. As your pilot light burns gas, it is already costing you a lot and can potentially eat up the surrounding area. This already suggests that putting the pilot [...]

July 22, 2021

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Spalling FAQs: What Every Homeowner Should Know

To keep your chimney in good shape, it pays to always be on the lookout for possible issues that can hamper its safety and performance. You should, for example, be especially wary of spalling brick. When overlooked, this particular issue can have some serious consequences. The premier chimney new construction company in [...]

July 15, 2021

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Chimney Liner Replacement FAQs

The chimney liner--also called flue liner--is a device that is fitted inside the chimney to serve as insulation. Its primary purpose is to prevent the extreme heat, burning embers, and hazardous gases generated by a burning fireplace from entering your home. Given its crucial role of keeping you safe, and [...]

June 17, 2021

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What to You Expect From Dryer Duct Cleaning

Did you know that if you just had your chimney inspections, it’s best to have your dryer duct checked for cleaning too? It should be noted that dryer vents must be cleaned by a professional chimney sweep with training in this area. The expert will work on disconnecting the pipe, tidy [...]

June 10, 2021

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Why Your Chimney Needs Liner

A chimney liner is a channel that is inserted inside a chimney. This is done for a number of safety reasons. Chimney liners create a clear and direct path for smoke to exit your home safely and efficiently. Without one, your chimney walls will eventually deteriorate and would allow contaminants [...]

May 27, 2021

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3 Common Chimney Problems That You Should Know

For many families, the fireplace is a special area in their homes where a lot of precious memories have been made. To keep it that way and to avoid bigger chimney problems that might stress you out, you should look out for any signs of chimney issues from time to [...]

May 21, 2021

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What to Expect From Your Chimney Sweep

Chimney cleaning should be done regularly, and it's usually best to leave this job to experts. To help you prepare and manage your expectations when hiring a chimney sweep, chimney new construction and cleaning expert Batts' Chimney Services shares some important tips below.  (more…)

May 7, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Cleaning

Your wood-burning fireplace is probably one of the coziest areas in your home. But to ensure that it remains a safe and comfortable space, you have to clean and maintain it properly on a regular basis. A poorly maintained chimney will likely give your interior a sooty smell, and it [...]

May 3, 2021

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