Not sure if you need a chimney sweep to come out to your house? Or, concerned about getting your home dirty? And, what is the difference between having your chimney inspected and having it swept? CSIA offers two short online tutorials that walk you through the basics on chimney sweeping and inspections. Click on the link(s) below to watch them now.

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Here in Albany, New York, when a chimney liner is in need of repair HeatShield can sometimes be installed to resurface the chimney liner without having to install a stainless steel chimney liner which is more expensive. If there are missing mortar joints in the chimney, the HeatShield Joint Repair System can be an option for repair.
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What is a chimney cap and what is the purpose of having one? There are many, many homes in the United States that do not have a chimney cap mounted on the chimney, and, on rare occasions, some people never need to install one. It is required by most building codes to have a chimney.
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There are many reasons why your chimney may need a chimney liner. The tiles in your flue may have cracked for any number of reasons. If these tiles are damaged in any way the chimney is not safe to burn and should be relined with a stainless steel liner prior to use.
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If you are driving down the street in your neighborhood and you look up and see blue tarps, waving in the wind on top of the chimney, you can pretty much bet that this is a temporary solution to a very aggravating water problem. There are many areas in a chimney where water can enter ...
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When a chimney fire occurs or lightning strikes your chimney, damage is incurred. Most folks’ insurance policies cover such occurrences, and a chimney professional must try to help homeowners to make the insurance process go as smoothly as possible. My number one recommendation when it comes to insurance claims, no matter what kind of insurance, ...
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This is a video showing you the proper way to clean and inspect your chimney ...
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Have you noticed dark stains appearing on your ceiling after a rain storm? If so, here are some tips for finding the source of water entry.
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This video tells you about some of the problems a chimney sweep frequently encounters including water condensation problems, and how they are dealt with.
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If you notice rust stains on the top of your chimney chase cover, you need to replace it quickly before water starts to leak into your chimney. We recommend using stainless steel, for a more affordable, durable, and stronger product ...
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Chimney crowns are meant to shed water, but when they fail, water damage can cause brick spalling and efflorescence. Keeping your chimney water-proofed will prevent many of these problems!
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Flashing provides protection against water for your chimney. This video shows how to both install new flashing and repair flashing that has deteriorated.
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If you spot water stains on the outside of your chimney, you can bet that it need a water repellent treatment. Protect your chimney from future damage by using products such as ChimneySaver and CrackMagik, and by taking advantage of these tips.
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Wood burning is a fun and carbon-neutral way to heat your home. Watch as we install a Regency i2400 Wood Stove Insert.
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Chimney crowns are very important because they protect the bricks below them. We used a product called CrownCoat to seal the cracks and protect the crown from future damage.
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Stainless steel chimney caps are great for keeping out unwanted precipitation, animals, and debris. This video covers the installation of both single-flue and multi-flue caps.
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Creosote is a very dangerous substance to have in your chimney — along with causing unpleasant odors and corroding metal and mortar, it can cause damaging chimney fires. This video explains creosote, and shows some of the tools chimney sweeps use for removing this harmful substance.
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