by Nick Wagner | Sep 14, 2016 | Energy Efficiency
If you were disappointed with the heating efficiency of your old masonry fireplace last winter, you may be thinking of how to improve its performance. Unfortunately, traditional fireplaces do not provide a lot of heat to your home because a lot of the hot air exits...
by Nick Wagner | Aug 15, 2016 | fire safety
While it may seem hard to believe, cooler weather will be here before we know it. This time of the year is the best time to get your home ready for winter, and one of the most important things you can do is to schedule an appointment to have your chimney...
by Nick Wagner | Aug 6, 2016 | fire safety
Inside your chimney, dangerous hazards can be lurking that could lead to serious situations. To be sure your chimney and fireplace system is safe to operate before you light your first fire this fall, a professional chimney sweeping and inspection is recommended by...
by Nick Wagner | Jul 29, 2016 | fire safety
When you have kids and pets, it is important to make the area around your fireplace as safe as possible. One of the best safety measures you can take is installing glass fireplace doors. Glass fireplace doors are also an economical way to update the look of your...
by Nick Wagner | Jul 7, 2016 | Water Damage
To be sure your chimney does not suffer from spalling damage during the winter, it is important to have your chimney waterproofed. Water can cause so much damage and deterioration to masonry chimneys that the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends...
