When fall’s chilly weather starts, there’s nothing as enjoyable as curling up in front of a warm fire. But if your chimney isn’t in good shape, your fire may not be as enjoyable, with water damage, smoke, fumes, and even a chimney or house fire resulting from the...
Before fall’s crisp weather appears and chimney services are inundated with service and repair demands, have you considered any changes and upgrades you need to have made? Whether it’s adding a gas log to your fireplace, adding a new appliance, or having repairs made,...
Though chimneys seem like simple structures, they’re actually planned using complex engineering. When you add gas appliances to your existing chimney system, it can cause significant problems with draft, flow, and safety. For that reason, many chimney technicians will...
When you have a fireplace, woodstove, or similar appliance in your home, it’s common to hear someone talk about chimney fires. But what are they, what causes them, how can you prevent them, and what should you do if you have one happen in your home or business? In...
When you’re considering adding a fireplace or updating your existing fireplace in Indianapolis, fireplace design may be the furthest thought from your planning process. However, from determining the fuel used to the overall style that you’re going for, fireplace...
During the peak of summer’s heat, it may seem a bit crazy to worry about having your chimney swept. However, it’s often the best time of year to get the job done, with plenty of availability, time to answer questions, and much more. Here’s a quick look at why you...
Though we tend to think of chimneys as permanent parts of our homes, they still require regular maintenance and occasional repair to function properly. In some cases, if there’s damage to your chimney’s liner, you may need to have your chimney relined. But what is it,...
It’s easy to forget that a chimney isn’t just another part of the house that won’t see much wear and tear over the years. As time passes and the weather wages war on your home’s exterior, the masonry joints between the bricks in your chimney can age and crack. These...
When your home develops a chimney leak, your first instinct may be to call a roofing company to have the problem handled. However, their expertise is in roofing, not chimneys. There are a range of reasons why you should call a chimney expert to handle your chimney...
When you need chimney repair for your Indianapolis home, it can seem as though the service you’re working with covers a wide range of different materials and parts. In this post, we’ll provide a chimney parts breakdown, and discuss the different materials and...
