by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 12, 2018 | Chimney Damper
You know the drill. When you go to light a fire, you open the damper and close it after extinguishing the flames. This is obviously an important step in the fire-building process, but many underestimate just how essential the damper is. Learn more about the role of...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Dec 6, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
If you and your household are preparing for Santa’s arrival this Christmas, we urge you to make sure your chimney is clean and ready to go. After all, you don’t want to be responsible for soot stains on Saint Nick’s suit! At Mason’s Chimney Service, we can inspect and...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Apr 10, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance, chimney repair
Few things can cause as much chimney damage in a short amount of time as a leaky chimney. Because there are a number of chimney components complex that can let water in, diagnosing the source of the leaky chimney can be difficult. However, identifying and repairing...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Feb 14, 2016 | Chimney General Information
While the firebox might be the part of your fireplace system that you are most familiar with, the entire system if full of different components that all work together to help your fireplace burn safely and efficiently. Understanding the different parts of your chimney...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Aug 8, 2015 | Chase Covers
More and more homeowners are choosing to install prefabricated chimneys in their homes. These fireplace systems are often significantly less expensive than building a masonry chimney but can still offer many of the same benefits as a traditional chimney. Whereas...
