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March 24, 2023

Phillip Batts

How to Spring-Clean Your Chimney and Fireplace

Spring is an excellent time for deep cleaning and freshening your home. A place that you should remember during the spring-cleaning season is the chimney and fireplace. Fireplace and chimney cleaning help to maintain cleanliness and safely use these structures year after year. In this blog post, we discuss why it's essential [...]

March 17, 2023

Phillip Batts

A Crash Course on Creosote

Creosote is common to all wood-burning systems. However, not all homeowners are aware of what it is, what its effects are, and how to prevent its buildup. This blog post offers a crash course on creosote, including learning about the different stages of creosote accumulation and steps for preventing further [...]

March 10, 2023

Phillip Batts

4 Common Causes of Chimney Damage

Chimneys and fireplaces can add a cozy atmosphere to your home, but they have certain risks. You need regular maintenance to avoid fire damage or costly chimney repair. In this post, we cover four of the most common causes of chimney damage so you can prevent them and keep your home [...]

December 16, 2021

Phillip Batts

Why Ice Dams Are Bad for Your Chimney

Frozen water typically accumulates in the gutter system or around the chimney. When this happens, an ice dam could potentially occur and eventually cause harm to your roofing and home interior. Furthermore, it could also mean trouble for your chimney. (more…)

August 10, 2021

Phillip Batts

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 [...]