Chimney guides & tutorials
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most — written by chimney technicians.
How Often Should You Clean Your Chimney?
Get your chimney inspected once a year and cleaned whenever creosote or soot builds up. For a wood-burning fireplace used regularly in winter, that…
4 min read9 Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
The main signs a chimney needs repair are crumbling mortar joints, flaking or popping brick (spalling), white staining (efflorescence), a cracked crown, rust on…
5 min readChimney Inspection Levels 1, 2 and 3 Explained
Level 1 is the standard yearly inspection of accessible parts of the chimney. Level 2 adds a video camera scan of the flue and…
4 min readWhat Is Creosote? The 3 Stages and Why It Causes Chimney Fires
Creosote is a flammable, tar-like residue that forms when wood smoke cools and condenses on the inside of a chimney. It builds in three…
4 min readWhy Is My Chimney Leaking? 6 Causes and How to Fix Them
The most common causes of a leaking chimney are failed or poorly installed flashing, a cracked chimney crown, a missing or damaged chimney cap,…
5 min readWhat to Do in a Chimney Fire (and How to Prevent One)
If you suspect a chimney fire, get everyone out of the house and call 911 immediately. If you can do so safely on the…
3 min readChimney Liner Types: Clay, Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Cast-in-Place
There are four main chimney liner types: clay tile (common in older homes, durable but prone to cracking), stainless steel (the most versatile relining…
5 min readHow to Get Your Fireplace Ready for Winter: A 10-Step Checklist
To get a fireplace ready for winter: schedule a chimney inspection and sweep, check the cap and damper, test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors,…
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