Your chimney liner is one of those components you never think about until something goes wrong. It sits behind the masonry, out of sight, doing critical work: containing combustion gases, protecting the brick and mortar from heat and corrosion, and directing dangerous...
Fireplace Upgrades That Improve Heat, Efficiency, and Home Value A fireplace can be one of the most valuable features in your Indianapolis home, but if yours is outdated, inefficient, or underperforming, you may not be getting the most out of it. The good news is that...
Why Is My Fireplace Smoking? Diagnosing and Fixing Drafting Problems Few things are more frustrating than lighting a fire in your fireplace only to have smoke billow back into your living room instead of going up the chimney where it belongs. A smoking fireplace is...
Chimney Leaks: What Causes Them, How to Spot Them, and How to Fix Them Water is one of the most destructive forces your chimney can face. A chimney leak might start as a small drip or a faint stain on the ceiling, but left unaddressed, water intrusion can cause...
Fireplace Maintenance: A Complete Guide for Indianapolis Homeowners Your fireplace is one of the hardest-working systems in your home during an Indianapolis winter. Between October and March, it provides warmth on freezing nights, creates a gathering space for your...
