by Joe Shear | Sep 30, 2019 | Fireplace Inserts
Do you own a fireplace that is no longer is operational? Are you tired of all the maintenance that comes with your older fireplace? Do you want a more efficient way to add supplementary heat to your home? If you answered “yes” to any one of these questions, a...
by Joe Shear | Sep 16, 2019 | Chimney Leaks
Have you ever noticed water dripping down into your fireplace? Are there unpleasant musty smells coming from your fireplace? Are there unsightly stains on your chimney masonry? All of these issues can be traced back to water leaking into your chimney. All the smells...
by Joe Shear | Aug 30, 2019 | Gas Appliances
Oftentimes, older homes come with a masonry chimney installed in them. Masonry chimneys are highly sought after because of the aesthetics that they add to a living area. However, it takes a lot of time and effort to operate a masonry fireplace. Chopping and hauling...
by Joe Shear | Aug 14, 2019 | Chimney restoration
You have many special memories associated with your home and your home’s fireplace is no different. Your fireplace has been there through many cold nights, it was the backdrop for countless family photos, and it was where Christmas stockings were hung for many years....
by Joe Shear | Jul 31, 2019 | Restoration
Your fireplace was constructed with special materials that were designed to withstand extreme conditions. However, after years of burning fires, even the most durable fireplaces will begin to deteriorate and show signs of aging. Although you may love the look of your...
by Joe Shear | Jul 17, 2019 | Chimney Crown, Chimney Repair
Moisture can have a devastating effect on your chimney and home. When moisture is allowed inside your chimney, there are a number of issues that could arise. The problems could include cracking and crumbling masonry, staining on your walls and masonry, bad odors, and...
by Joe Shear | Jun 26, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
Are you currently in the market for a new home? If you are, you’re probably realizing that the home buying process is very stressful. There are a lot of important decisions that need to be made, and you need to check a lot of boxes before buying the new home. One of...
by Joe Shear | Jun 15, 2019 | Chimney Swifts
Cities don’t really seem like a place that many animals would enjoy living in. However, many species have adapted to life in urban areas and may even live in the structures that we create for ourselves to live in. One animal that has done very well at adapting to life...
by Joe Shear | May 29, 2019 | Smelly Chimney
Your fireplace should enhance your living area, giving it more personalty and warmth when you need it. However, if your fireplace is producing bad smells, it can really make your living areas unbearable. There are a lot of different reasons why your fireplace could be...
by Joe Shear | May 16, 2019 | Chimney Cap
Your chimney is designed to vent smoke, excess heat, and gases through an opening on the top of your roof. This opening is very important to the operation of your chimney and without it, you wouldn’t be able to safely start a fire in your home. However, your chimney...
