by Cliff Slagle | Sep 8, 2017 | Fireplaces and Stoves
You may think it is too late to get a new fireplace installed before winter comes, but think again! Options exist that do not require the construction and masonry effort of a full chimney system installation. Here are a few less costly and efficient options provided...
by Cliff Slagle | Aug 22, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Summer is coming to an end! Soon it will be time to start getting cozy around your fireplace again. Before you fire up your fireplace for the first time this fall, it is important that you get your chimney inspected. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and...
by Cliff Slagle | Aug 8, 2017 | Chimney Repair
Is your chimney starting to look a little worn? Are there any loose bricks or missing mortar? Is it not functioning properly? Just like any other part of your house, your chimney may start to look worn out over time. In some cases, chimneys may get to the point where...
by Cliff Slagle | Jul 24, 2017 | Masonry
Picture a hot and humid day in August. It’s 89 degrees. Doesn’t ice, sleet, and snow seem like a dream, like rude memories? As you’re sitting on the porch or by your pool, a few words from last year’s chimney inspection echo in your mind: “You don’t have any...
by Cliff Slagle | Jul 10, 2017 | Fireplaces and Stoves
Old Smokey’s Fireplace & Chimney knows a thing or two about fireplaces, including firebrick design patterns for your interior fireplace. We’re pleased to share our experience and expertise – and imagination. Many aspects enter into consideration for...
