Category Archives: Chimney Services

The Importance of Chimney Caps

Chimney caps offer protection against all types of things, including animals (such as birds, squirrels, and raccoons), rain, and debris. Without a cap on your chimney, you may discover wild animals nesting inside your chimney, which causes problems for you and the animals. Browse this article (below) from The Chimney Sweeps’ News magazine for more […]

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Do Your Research! Hire Certified Chimney Sweeps

We highly recommend doing your homeowork before you hire and invite a sweep into your home. There are the websites that have a wealth of information and let you search for nationally certified chimney sweeps. Our favorites are the Chimney Safety Institue of America (CSIA) and the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG). CSIA Recommended Questions to Hire Certified […]

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Water and Your Masonry Chimney

Do you have concerns when it comes to water and your masonry chimney? A masonry chimney is one part of the home that is taken for granted most often. Few receive the concern or attention needed to maintain them for long-haul. It’s easy to take this part of your home for granted when they function reasonably well, even without proper […]

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Hairline Cracks in Fireplace Refractory Panels

Many homeowners are concerned when they see cracked fireplace refractory panels. Are these cracks “bad?”  Are hairline cracks “safe?”  If so, how big of a crack in your fireplace refractory panel is “okay?” Doctor Flue, serving SE Michigan and NW Ohio, discusses manufacturer recommendations and how to determine when it’s time to replace cracked fireplace refractory panels. […]

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