Fireplaces are designed to safely contain a wood-fueled fire, while, at the same time, heating your home. Chimneys are designed to expel the substances—smoke, water vapor, gases, etc.—produced from your wood fire. As these substances are ushered up and out of your...
When you’re a kid, there’s only one good reason to make sure the chimney is swept clean and in good order – Santa! If Saint Nick can’t make his way into your home on Christmas Eve, you might be left disappointed the next morning, so having everything swept,...
Spring is just around the corner and soon it will be time to give your fireplace some time off. It’s easy to forget about your chimney and fireplace in warmer months, however, now is a great time to transition from operating your chimney to maintaining it. Sometimes,...
This is the time of year for making resolutions to better ourselves. Many people resolve to improve their diet, start a new hobby and to exercise more. However, we here at Northeastern Masonry & Chimney believe that 2018 is a great year to resolve to take better...
Prepare for Winter Summer is almost over which means that it won’t be long until you want to fire up the fireplace again. However, before you use your fireplace, you should ask yourself if have you had your fireplace and chimney inspected within the last year. There...
A professional chimney inspection is in your best interest. It’s like hiring a structural engineer to inspect your house’s foundation or having a licensed electrician inspect your wiring if things keep shorting out. Annual Chimney Inspection Our typical annual chimney...
