by Cliff Slagle | May 5, 2015 | Chimney Inspections
Every year, fire departments receive a large number of chimney fire related calls. Some are minor, but some are major catastrophes that can result in the tragic and unnecessary loss of life and/or property. With home heating costs rising tremendously in recent years,...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 16, 2015 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Leaks
As weird as it may sound, water causes more damage to masonry chimneys than fire. Let’s think about that statement for a moment. All the brick and other materials that make up your home are protected by the roof and eave, all that is, except your chimney. The chimney...
by Cheryl Slagle | Jan 10, 2015 | Chimney Inspections
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops, publishes and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. One code in particular, NFPA 211, is the industry standard upon...