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February 23, 2023

Phillip Batts

Popping and Crackling Firewood: Should You Be Worried?

Popping and crackling firewood helps create that authentic fireside experience that can't be duplicated with gas and electric fireplaces. It can also be a safety problem if it causes bits of burning wood to jump out of the fire. In this blog post, Batts' Chimney Services takes a look at [...]

February 20, 2023

Phillip Batts

How Much Cleaning Do Gas Fireplaces Need?

Gas fireplaces may be easier to clean as their wood-burning counterparts, but they need care and maintenance, nevertheless. In this post, Batts' Chimney Services takes a look at how gas fireplaces are kept clean, and how often it should be done. (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 [...]