Chimneys

Caring For Mountain Laurel Shrubs
Caring For Mountain Laurel Shrubs
Chimneys
The Mountain Laurel Shrub is a native of the Eastern US Mountains and looks good as borders, accent plants or hedges. Their beautiful flowers grouped in clusters and attractive evergreen foliage with long leaves make them a good choice for orname ...

Types of vents and fans
Types of vents and fans
Chimneys
When you go out to buy a fan gather information about the different types and models. We offer you a list of exhaust fans (for the roof) and intake types and a few details about each of them. The ridge vent is a exhaust fan. It is a louvered c ...

How about supply ventilation systems?
How about supply ventilation systems?
Chimneys
A type of ventilation is made through supply systems. It is formed out of a fan and duct structure, so it is quite easy and cheap to install. It attracts air into a rooms or several other and pressurizes the building. The system provides bette ...

Air duct - how important is this?
Air duct - how important is this?
Chimneys
Air ducts are a very important part of the heating system of your house. They carry the air that needs to be conditioned and supplies conditioned air to the living space. If they don’t have a very good insulation - especially the ones from unc ...

What is a exhaust ventilation system?
What is a exhaust ventilation system?
Chimneys
When you hear the term exhaust ventilation system we think at a system that depressurizes the air inside the place where it’s installed. This apparatus is best suited for cold climates. Due to its functioning process, when is hot outside, it d ...

Advantages of a masonry chimney liner
Advantages of a masonry chimney liner
Chimneys
Adding a liner to a masonry chimney will help keep toxic gases out of the house and also prevent the heat and fire from the fireplace from igniting the creosote buildups in the masonry chimney. A chimney fire can spread to the roof, attic beams a ...

Metal chimney cap repair process
Metal chimney cap repair process
Chimneys
The chimney caps are devices that are mounted on the top of the chimney to protect it. It is usually made out of stainless steel or copper. They can still be damaged and require maintenance and repair. Tools and materials A pair of pliers ...

Chimney damper advantages
Chimney damper advantages
Chimneys
The chimney damper is used to retain hot air inside the house when a fire isn't lit in the fireplace. There are many modern types of chimney dampers that have adjustable lids. Animals The chimney damper, and especially the damper with a rub ...

Clay chimney liner installation safety tips
Clay chimney liner installation safety tips
Chimneys
The chimney liner is a very important device of that protects the chimney and assures an escape route for the carbon monoxide resulted after burning fuel in the fireplace. The clay chimney liner is resistant to acid, corrosion and electricity tha ...

Chimney cap replacement tips
Chimney cap replacement tips
Chimneys
There are two main things you must consider when replacing a chimney cap safe and efficient. Preparation Read all the instructions in the chimney cap kit. Next up, check if all the necessary components are in the kit. Make sure you can get ...