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Let’s Talk Chimney Odor
Is there an awful stench originating from your chimney? Odds are, your home has Stinky Fireplace Syndrome. The scent is normally more terrible in the late spring when the moistness is high, and the climate control system is turned on. Nobody needs their chimney to...
We Serve The Gulf Coast
We strive to provide top-quality chimney services throughout the area. We want to ensure our customer base is impressed with our professionalism and honesty. In addition, we take pride in keeping homes everywhere in top shape all year long. After all, these are places...
Creosote and How It Damages Your Chimney?
Causes of Creosote Buildup and The Importance of Creosote Removal Creosote is a tar-like, black, sooty, and flammable substance. It appears in three stages. The first stage is the easiest to clean and the third stage is incredibly dangerous and hard to remove. To say...
Professional Chimney Creosote Removal
Creosote Buildup Do you need chimney creosote removal? Creosote is not something you want in your chimney, but it’s likely something you have in your chimney. This corrosive and flammable substance is created when fuel is burned incompletely. Then, byproducts of...
Tips On Starting a Fire
Starting a fire from scratch can be a challenge. Having the correct materials and knowing how to use them is a challenge in and of itself. Here is a quick guide on how to start a fire. Please note that while these are not specific instructions on lighting an...
Summertime Is The Best Time to Have your Chimney Swept
You’re planning your summer vacation, working long hours to make that vacation a reality, and you’re even working on some home improvement projects (looking at you Dad). The last thing that is on your mind is having your chimney serviced. It’s summer. It’s hot. The...
What Are The Benefits of A Lock-Top Damper?
What is a damper? A fireplace damper is normally located at least 8 inches above the firebox opening. The damper acts as a door separating the chimney and the inside of your home, allowing the smoke to exit when open. When the damper is closed, it prevents downdrafts...
The Benefits and Advantages of Chimney Inspections
The fireplace is usually one of the most beautiful and luxurious parts of the home. The chimney however is probably the hardest work and the part that we can’t go without. These two important elements of the home have become very popular features nowadays. It not only...
How Water Can Damage Your Chimney?
3 Types of Chimney Damage Caused by Moisture There are many potential problems that can arise with a chimney, and water is one of the major causes of costly troubles. Besides the fact that an annual chimney inspection is recommended as a basic safety measure, another...
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