by Cliff Slagle | May 26, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
Energy savings are a hot button topic year round for many homeowners. Surely everyone likes to save money whenever possible…right? Chimney dampers, for many, are just the way to control heating and cooling bills. The main purpose of a damper is to seal the chimney...
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 21, 2015 | Chimney Leaks
If you’re like most homeowners, your chimney is probably one of the most taken-for-granted parts of your home. It’s one of those things that you expect to be there for you when you need it but may not give it much thought in the meantime. “It’s all just cosmetic,” we...
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...