by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 21, 2016 | Waterproofing
While fall is still in full swing, the snow and ice of winter are just around the corner. This year, make sure your chimney system is prepared for this seasonal change by having it waterproofed. Waterproofing can extend the life of your masonry, especially if it is...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 8, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
Three Ways Negligence Ruins Your Chimney There are reasons why the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year, and three reasons that neglect can ruin your chimney concern you and your...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
While this stinky smell may not draw bugs and animals like trash and other things, chimney odor can be brutal to your nose. You can spray all the air fresheners you can find and light candles for days, but sometimes nothing will take away the smell. If you sense...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Feb 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
After years of using your fireplace and chimney, are you starting to see cracks in the masonry? Problems with the flue? Perhaps there’s some sort of odor inside your chimney? Or there’s just TOO MUCH smoke coming out of your chimney, or worse, out of the fireplace and...
