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 Cheryl Slagle | Feb 27, 2015 | Chimney Relining
If, at any time, your chimney professional tells you that you need a new liner or that you need to repair the existing one, please don’t put it off. Every chimney needs a working liner to usher deadly carbon monoxide gases from your home. If your current liner was...
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...
