Scheduling a chimney inspection is one of the smartest steps homeowners in Albany, Schenectady, Poughkeepsie, and the surrounding Capital Region can take to protect their home and heating system. Whether you burn wood regularly or only occasionally light a fire, a...
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,...
We’ve seen one robin already. No lie. Before you know it, the corn will be “as high as an elephant’s eye” and we’ll be singing “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’. ” How do you care for your chimney after the winter’s snow and cold and ice and rain? Sure, your fireplace and...
Fact: even slight seismic activity can cause chimney damage. And it doesn’t take the proverbial Big One to send them tumbling onto roofs, cars, decks and/or people. Chimney collapse and damage historically has been one of the most common forms of damage in earthquakes...
Your chimney system is comprised of numerous parts, all of which are inspected by a chimney professional during your yearly chimney inspection and sweeping. To prevent major chimney system repairs, it is of paramount importance to make minor repairs as soon as...
