by Cliff Slagle | Nov 24, 2017 | Masonry
Have you noticed cracks in the masonry of your chimney? If you have, you may wonder what causes your masonry to crack as well as how it can be fixed. At Old Smokey’s we want you to know that cracking brickwork and mortar can be a serious issue that may have a...
by Cliff Slagle | Nov 10, 2017 | Fireplace & Inserts
The holidays are a time for fellowship with your family and friends. Wouldn’t you love to be able to share this time of the year cozying up with your loved around the warmth of a roaring fire on a cold holiday night? At Old Smokey’s, we think that fireplaces and the...
by Cliff Slagle | Oct 24, 2017 | Chimney Insert
Nothing beats sitting around a nice warm fire with your family on a cold winter night. A fireplace can add warmth and ambiance to any home. Unfortunately, owning a fireplace can be costly and time-consuming to maintain. Or maybe you want to fix up a nonfunctional...
by Cliff Slagle | Oct 10, 2017 | Fire Safety
From 2011 through 2013 there were more than 68,000 chimney related fires reported in the United States causing over 60 deaths. For us here at Old Smokey’s, that is unacceptable. That is why we put the safety of our customers and their families first and foremost with...
by Cliff Slagle | Sep 22, 2017 | Chimney Relining
Your chimney is designed to carry smoke and gases created by your fireplace outside of your home. It needs to do this without getting overheated. It’s not uncommon to have a fire in your fireplace for more than a couple hours. However, did you know that without some...