Chimneys
 | Chimney cleaning Chimneys Cleaning the chimney is a task that must be done at least once a year. A chimney must be cleaned especially before using it during the months of winter. Ignoring this important task can lead to devastating results. Prevent house-fires A fir ... |
 | Cleaning security chimneys Chimneys Security chimneys require, as any other chimney by that matter, proper maintenance. The buildup of soot and creosote affects the proper functionality of your chimney and is dangerous as creosote is flammable and can start a house fire. You will r ... |
 | Tuck-pointing a brick chimney Chimneys Tuck-pointing your chimney is a fairly cheap and fast solution when it comes to repairing a brick one. Tuck-pointing is necessary if the chimney shows these signs of damage: Loose bricks Loss of most of the mortar Large pieces of loose mo ... |
 | About chimney pots Chimneys When searching for proper chimney pots, you may realize that it's harder than you first thought. A chimney pot must be selected depending on the size of the top and fireplace opening and the size of the chimney flue that it will cover. Usuall ... |
 | Chimney crown maintenance Chimneys The chimney crown is one of the most significant components of the chimney because it protects the bricks, the mortar joints and the fireplace. Maintenance is important. Keeping the chimney crown in good shape means you won't have to worry about ... |
 | Chimney flue lining Chimneys The chimney flue is a very important part of a chimney. It must be checked often to avoid any unnecessary hazards that may affect your home like the buildup of carbon monoxide. It is recommended to install a new chimney flue rather than repair th ... |
 | Repairing chimney leaks Chimneys Chimney leakage is mainly caused by poor insulation or by improper roofing of the area around the chimney. The task of repairing these leaks is not hard. You just need a few things: Good hammer or roofing hammer Caulk gun and silicone caul ... |
 | About the chimney brush Chimneys When searching for the best chimney brush you can find, keep in mind that there is no so called standard brush because most chimneys have unique features including size and shape. To choose the right sized brush, measure the inner dimensions ... |
 | Chimney Cowl Problems Chimneys The chimney cowl is used to solve problems related to noises, downdraft and nesting birds upon your chimney. The chimney cowl also has a few problems. Birds in chimney cowls The cowl is used to keep birds from nesting on the chimney, but th ... |
 | Chimney insulation products Chimneys There are several different chimney insulating products that are essential. Chimney liners are available in various sizes and strengths. The most common option are foil blankets. Choose depending on the size of your chimney and on how often y ... |
