by Sean Foster | Jul 29, 2020 | Helpful Information
The primary purpose of a fireplace is to maintain the combustion of wood into heat and drafting out harmful gases and smoke out of the building. Smoke travels through the chimney to the outside air, instead of inside the home. When a good draft is not present, a low...
by Sean Foster | Jul 28, 2020 | Helpful Information
We are a little more than halfway into our year of 2020, and although it has not been one of the most riveting, the question still stands- have you had your annual chimney inspection? With the presidential election, a global pandemic, and civil rights protests, we...
by Sean Foster | Jul 27, 2020 | Helpful Information
Do you hear the chirping of birds or flapping of wings in your chimney? It is more common than you think! There is even a type of species of birds that focus on nesting in chimneys! This home intruder, called a Chimney Swift can inhabit your chimney and build a nest...
by Sean Foster | Jul 24, 2020 | Helpful Information
Did you know there are over 1,000 species of trees in North America? Each tree produces a different type of wood, with various colors and sizes. The type of wood you burn in your fireplace will affect how hot the fire is, how long it will last, and how much residue...
by Sean Foster | Jul 21, 2020 | Animal removal, Helpful Information
As temperatures drop, animals begin to look for warm, dry places to seek shelter. All too often, chimneys seem like the perfect, inviting atmosphere: They’re dry, warm and uninterrupted, as long as the fireplace isn’t yet in use. For nocturnal animals, the chimney...
by Sean Foster | Jun 13, 2020 | Animal removal, Helpful Information
OK, You’ve heard the birds in your chimney. It’s been a tight month, and so you’ve just avoided having your chimney swept. The birds are gone, and you no longer hear sounds. What’s next? You assume the problem is gone because you don’t hear any-more sounds, right? The...
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