by Steve May | Jan 10, 2020 | Chimney, Chimney 101
Here are the top 10 common chimney issues we see. Creosote Buildup Creosote is a natural by-product of burning fuel. However, when you are burning improper fuel such as wet or unseasoned wood, you may find yourself with more than a normal amount of creosote build-up....
by Steve May | Dec 8, 2016 | Chimney 101
If you take a drive around a residential area, you will see many chimneys that do not have any type of cap on them. Homeowners do not realize how important it is to ensure you have a chimney cap. A cap that costs less than $300 can save you thousands of dollars in...
by Steve May | Dec 8, 2016 | Chimney 101
The chimney crown is at the top of your chimney, and its purpose is to protect the brick chimney structure below from weather and water damage. Chimney Crowns should be made using cement, not mortar. This is an important fact that many masons overlook or willfully...
by Steve May | Dec 8, 2016 | Chimney 101
A chimney is a structure that provides ventilation for hot flue gases or smoke from a heating appliance or fireplace to the outside of your home. On the outside, the chimney is a stone or brick column that passes through your roof, or sometimes on the side of your...
by Steve May | Dec 8, 2016 | Chimney 101
Smoke Chamber The smoke chamber is above the firebox and damper and is shaped like an upside-down funnel. Its purpose is to help the smoke move into the chimney while not causing any backdraft. Sloping masonry walls in the smoke chamber are part of good fireplace...
by Steve May | Dec 8, 2016 | Chimney 101
A fireplace’s firebox is the most recognizable part of the anatomy of a chimney. It is the part where the fire is. Masonry fireboxes come in many shapes and sizes, but when built properly, they all have some things in common. A firebox’s job is to safely...
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