Chimneys

Chimney counter flashing
Chimney counter flashing
Chimneys
Installing a counter flashing against a chimney isĀ  task that will prevent any water from infiltrating into your home through the roof. Counter flashing will also increase the lifespan of your chimney masonry. Materials and tools 4 inch gr ...

Chimney liner or chimney pipe?
Chimney liner or chimney pipe?
Chimneys
Each chimney is unique when it comes to dimensions, age, type and other factors. Only a chimney expert can decide whether you need a chimney liner or chimney pipe. Decisive factors Chimney age, type, offset are just a few factors that must ...

Adding a vent to a chimney fireplace
Adding a vent to a chimney fireplace
Chimneys
The ventilation system of a chimney is its flue. In most cases, the flue provides enough ventilation for a masonry fueled with wood or for zero-clearance fireplaces, but installing a direct-vent or natural-vent gas insert will never do you any ha ...

Checking the exhaust fan
Checking the exhaust fan
Chimneys
An exhaust fan is used to direct smoke, fume and toxic chemicals out of house and chimney. Other exhaust fans will also redirect hot air back into the home for more efficiency. Checking if the exhaust fan works is easy. You just have to start a f ...

Reduce chimney repair costs
Reduce chimney repair costs
Chimneys
Most of the time, people think about reducing their chimney costs when the chimney breaks down and needs repairing. To reduce costs before this happens, hire a professional sweeper to clean the chimney at least once every 2 years. The sweeper wil ...

About copper chimney caps
About copper chimney caps
Chimneys
A copper chimney cap has several upsides and is taken into consideration by any homeowner with a fireplace. Maintenance Copper caps do not require frequent maintenance because they don't stain or allow any materials to build up on them. ...

Ideal chimney fireplace liner
Ideal chimney fireplace liner
Chimneys
Old houses frequently require a chimney liner installation or replacement. Newer houses that have a fireplace, have also a modern liner installed that comes with the chimney construction. Older liners where made out of clay tiles, but this method ...

Chimney fireplace sealing
Chimney fireplace sealing
Chimneys
The way you must seal your chimney fireplace depends on the problems that you have related to it. Inefficient dampers, drafty flues, are common issues of masonry chimneys. Older chimneys also have draft problems. The hot air that comes from the f ...

About copper chimney caps
About copper chimney caps
Chimneys
Most people think that copper chimney caps are only good for decorative reasons. In fact, the copper chimney caps have some advantages, other than aesthetic. Rain block A chimney cap helps keep the rain out of the chimney. Infiltration of w ...

Importance of chimney draft
Importance of chimney draft
Chimneys
A chimney draft is very important for a house, to ensure it will be well heated but also properly ventilated. The draft is caused by the difference between warm air and other flue gases. Eliminating flue gases The draft makes sure that the ...