by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jun 26, 2015 | CSIA Inspection
If your home has a fireplace, regular maintenance is an important part of keeping it in good condition as well as keeping your family safe. One of the best things you can do to maintain your chimney is to have a chimney inspections. Chimney inspections are a great way...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | May 21, 2015 | Chimney Cap Importance
Your chimney is a complex structure that has a number of different parts and pieces, all designed to help your fireplace operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. One of the most important parts of your chimney is the chimney cap, which helps protects your...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Feb 25, 2015 | CSIA Certification
When it comes time for chimney maintenance, choosing the right company can be one of the hardest things to do. Some homeowners ask friends or neighbors for recommendations. Others do an internet search or flip through the Yellow Pages. Others still will go with...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | May 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
What is sticky, highly flammable, and makes your chimney jet-black? Creosote. This may be an unfamiliar term for many homeowners, but you will soon learn that creosote is merely a more severe form of soot. However, this fancy-sounding substance should not be taken...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 21, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Uncategorized
Responsibilities and Obligations of a CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep Chimney sweeps certified by CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) are held to a higher standard of both performance and professional behavior than those who are not. Some of the...