by Steve May | Jan 10, 2020 | Chimney, Masonry
One reason your chimney crown may have cracked is related to thermal expansion. When your fireplace is active it heats up your flue tile causing it to expand slightly in both the horizontal and vertical directions. With no expansion joint, your flue tile will push...
by Steve May | Dec 30, 2017 | Chimney, Fireplace
Does your fireplace or stove send smoke inside your home instead of up the chimney? You could have a draft issue aka a negative pressure issue. Jeremy from Chimney Works & Rocky Mountain Stoves demonstrates this issue by opening a door to adjust the...
by Steve May | Feb 19, 2017 | Chimney, Creosote, Fire, Fireplace, Firewood, Safety, Stoves, Wood Stove
The question of what is safe to burn in your fireplace really depends on your definition of safe. Technically speaking, nothing you burn is really safe. You are, after all, playing with fire. That being said, some things are better than others, and there are many...
by Steve May | Feb 3, 2017 | Chimney, Fire, Safety, Stoves, Wood Stove
Perhaps the question is not “Are wood stoves safe?” but rather “Are properly installed and maintained wood stoves safe?” There is nothing like the warmth and ambiance that a wood fire creates. It is no wonder some YouTube videos that simulate...
by Steve May | Jan 12, 2017 | Chimney
This time of year we get a lot of calls regarding cold air coming into homes from the fireplace. Before we talk about solutions to this very common problem, its important to understand why this happens Pressure A home has a way of breathing where hot air rises and...
by Steve May | Dec 8, 2016 | Buyer's Guide, Chimney, Chimney Liners
What is a chimney liner? A chimney liner is the lining of the inside of your chimney. Chimney liners are typically made out of terracotta or clay. Some chimneys may have a steel or insulated stainless steel chimney liner. A stainless steel liner can be...
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