by Sean Foster | Aug 5, 2020 | Fireplace Tips
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...
by Sean Foster | Aug 4, 2020 | Chimney Inspection
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...
by Sean Foster | Aug 4, 2020 | Fireplace Tips
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...
by Patrick Buell | Jul 29, 2020 | Chimney Sweep
Florida is a huge tourist attraction state. Beaches, Disney World, and warm weather brings an average of 100 million people each year! Our technicians are local moguls in the chimney sweep business. We service the Emerald Coast, the Gulf, all the way to Jacksonville....
by Patrick Buell | Jul 29, 2020 | Fire Tips, Fireplace Tips
The primary purpose of a fireplace is to maintain the combustion of wood into heat and draft out harmful gases and smoke out of the building. Smoke travels through the chimney to the outside air, instead of inside the home. When a good draft is not present, a low...
by Patrick Buell | Jul 28, 2020 | Chimney Inspection
We are a little more than halfway into our year of 2020, and although it has not been one of the most riveting, the question still stands- have you had your annual chimney inspection? With the presidential election, a global pandemic, and civil rights protests, we...