Chimney caps may be an overlooked part of your chimney, but they are essential in proper chimney installation. They are very beneficial to your fireplace and can prevent certain chimney issues. Proper maintenance of your fireplace is incredibly important. The… Read More
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What Chimney Cap Is Best for You?
For the most part, chimney caps do one simple thing: they keep stuff out of your chimney. From moisture, to leaves, to animals, you really don’t want anything coming into your chimney. It should be a one-way-street. But although chimney… Read More
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How Snow and Ice Can Damage Chimneys
Snow and ice are lovely to look at, especially when you don’t have to commute. They create the perfect setting for you to enjoy a crackling fire. When the winter weather hits hard, you’re going to be glad you have… Read More
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How Chimney Caps Can Improve Your Chimney Draft
Lighting a fire is one of life’s simple pleasures during this time of the year. Now that your chimney has received its annual sweeping, you’ve found yourself looking forward to cozy nights around the fire. But a poor chimney draft… Read More
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What Animal Is in Your Chimney?
Now that the weather has gotten significantly cooler, you’re probably spending more time indoors. Animals like to do the same—sort of. Typically, they will find someplace to nest to protect them from the cold. Unfortunately, they just might choose your… Read More
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How Heavy Rain Damages Chimneys
Lately, there has been a lot of rain in our area. With all this rain, you may have noticed some water leaking into your fireplace through the chimney. But the signs of a leaky chimney are not always so obvious,… Read More
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Can You Make Peace with Chimney Swifts?
Last week, we mentioned that chimney swifts are one of the reasons you might want to consider investing in a chimney cap. However, we did not delve too far into the details of what makes these birds a potential threat… Read More
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Differences Between Chimney Caps and Dampers
Even if you don’t know the first thing about chimneys, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the differences between chimney caps and dampers. Both of them have one thing in common: they’re forms of chimney cover. Having… Read More
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Top Signs That You Might Need a New Chimney
Would you know if you needed a new chimney? We cannot stress enough the importance of making sure that your chimney is clean and isn’t damaged. Many homeowners neglect or even avoid this part of their home, and it comes… Read More