by Joe Shear | Nov 17, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Awareness, Safety
Sometimes the signs of a chimney fire are dramatic and obvious. Other times, the signs are more subtle, perhaps nearly invisible and hidden. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney wants to share with you tips for ascertaining if you are experiencing (or have experienced)...
by Joe Shear | Sep 30, 2015 | Fire Awareness, Safety
Combustion is comprised of three ingredients: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Efficient combustion leads to better fires in your fireplace and less creosote in the chimney. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney can answer all your questions about combustion and what it means for...
by Joe Shear | Jun 7, 2015 | annual chimney inspection, fire prevention, Safety
If you’re in the home buying market, we’re sure you’ve heard of the need for a thorough home inspection. Back before the market changed, many potential buyers would omit a home inspection from their offer to make it more appealing to the sellers, as fewer...
by Joe Shear | Oct 16, 2014 | annual chimney inspection, Carbon Monoxide, Safety
Sometimes the things you can’t see are the scariest of all. This would be a very fitting description for carbon monoxide (CO), a gas that could very easily be present in your home without you or anyone ever being aware of its presence; this is what makes it so easy...
