by Nick Wagner | Dec 30, 2014 | Vent-free Gas Logs
An increasingly popular, economical, and environmentally-friendly way to enjoy a fire, gas logs are available from Aelite Chimney Specialties in two different types: vented and vent-free (also known as ventless or unvented). If you are shopping for gas logs, you may...
by Nick Wagner | Jul 18, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Masonry
As your chimney care company, Aelite Chimney Specialties spends a lot of time thinking about prevention. We sweep your chimney to prevent excess creosote buildup, to help prevent fire hazards. We inspect your chimney to stay ahead of damage, so we can help prevent...
by Nick Wagner | May 23, 2014 | chimney maintenance
According to the CSIA, problems in your chimney’s flue can pose serious risks to your home and family, as it’s no longer able to perform its primary function: to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the outside of your home.
by Nick Wagner | Mar 22, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fire safety
Because much of the chimney flue is hidden from sight, it’s not always easy for a homeowner to determine on his/her own whether or not it’s necessary to replace its liner, which is essentially the inner face of the chimney. A chimney liner is designed to protect your...
by Nick Wagner | Jan 31, 2014 | Energy Efficiency
During the warmer months, it’s somehow easier to ignore the importance of increasing energy efficiency in our homes. But there’s something about winter in northern Illinois—brutal and seemingly ceaseless—and the fact that we need to constantly run our heat at full...
