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Chimney & Fireplace Checklist for Fall
Chimney & Fireplace Checklist for Fall
The leaves are starting to change color and the weather is getting cooler, which means it’s time to start preparing your chimney for fall. One of the best things about fall is the opportunity to cozy up by the fireplace with a good book and a hot beverage. However, you’ll need to ensure your fireplace is ready to light and safe for use.
Chimney care is a vital part of your home maintenance…
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Creosote & Chimney Fires
Creosote & Chimney Fires
The buildup of creosote is a common occurrence in chimneys. A byproduct of incomplete combustion, creosote is composed of tar, wood particles, and other combustible materials. And, if allowed to build up, creosote can ignite and cause chimney fires.
Fortunately, you can avoid this problem before it happens with professional chimney cleaning services. Ask our experts about scheduling yours…
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Buying or Selling a Home? Home Inspections vs Level 2 Chimney Inspections
Buying or Selling a Home? Home Inspections vs Level 2 Chimney Inspections
Buying a home can be an exciting venture as you plan how to set up new rooms, buy new artwork, and plan future get-togethers. However, it can also invite a lot of stress – particularly when you’re waiting if your dream home passes inspections and safety standards. And navigating this process means working with a quality realtor, home inspector, and… chimney company?
Home inspectors follow a…
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Why Should I Add a Fireplace Door or Screen?
Why Should I Add a Fireplace Door or Screen?
A fireplace is a beautiful addition to any home, but it can also be dangerous if not used correctly. Fireplace screens and doors can play a big role in keeping your family safer. They help to contain the sparks and embers that come out of the fireplace, ensuring they don’t land on your rugs, furniture, or anybody standing nearby.
What Are Fireplace Enclosures?
Fireplace enclosures are an…
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Fireplace Springtime Updates
Winter is gone, and spring and summer have finally come back around here on the Western Slope of CO. Which means now is a great time to have fireplace updates or changeouts completed, as well as anything maintenance to ensure your system is ready to go when the fist cold snap comes around.
Spring is the Best Time for Fireplace Updates
Why do we recommend getting this maintenance done in the…
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Chimney Waterproofing: Q & A
Chimney Waterproofing: Q & A
As we settle into a new season with longer days and warmer weather, most will start thinking of how they should best change up their home maintenance routine. In the winter, it’s all about shoveling driveways, de-icing sidewalks, and avoiding frozen pipes, but come spring, things shift more into gardening, lawn care, and freshening up your home’s exterior.
Unfortunately, the chimney tends to get…
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Leftover Ash on Your Hands? We’ve Got Some Creative Uses!
Leftover Ash on Your Hands? We’ve Got Some Creative Uses!
When you think of uses for fireplace ash, the first things that probably come to mind are ways to use it during the burning season. For instance, a small 1 – 2 layer of ash is great for nesting future fires! Its insulated nature can get things started quicker, and it will help the flames efficiently spread to other logs, too. And when you’re ready to extinguish any flames, ash works well for…
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Fireplace Cleaning Tips
Is your fireplace not looking the greatest? Every fireplace owner should be investing in annual inspections between burning seasons, but if your know you’ll still be putting your system to use for a while yet, then you’re probably not ready to call the pros in yet.
So, what can be done in the meantime to keep you system looking better? Well, while nothing can top a professional cleaning by a…
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Ice on Your Chimney Cap? We Can Help
Ice on Your Chimney Cap? We Can Help
When it comes to your chimney and winter weather there are quite a few things to be wary of. If you’re diligent about investing in annual inspections, regular sweepings, and preventative maintenance, then you should be able to get through even those harsher weather periods just fine. That said, even the most responsible homeowner can experience unexpected difficulties during these colder…
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Things to Consider BEFORE Firing Up Your Fireplace for the Holidays
Things to Consider BEFORE Firing Up Your Fireplace for the Holidays
The holiday season is known for exciting festivities and cozy nights indoors with friends and family, but it’s known for something not so merry, as well – house fires. Many don’t realize that residential fires actually tend to peak this time of year, due to increased fireplace usage, the addition of live Christmas trees in your space, and all that holiday cooking.
Needless to say, if you have a…
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Why Should I Have a Level 2 Chimney Inspection Completed BEFORE Buying a Home?
Why Should I Have a Level 2 Chimney Inspection Completed BEFORE Buying a Home?
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Can Chimney Shrouds Cause Fires?
Can Chimney Shrouds Cause Fires?
If you’re unhappy with the look of your chimney cap, chimney crown, or any other parts at the top of your flue, one logical fix may be to simply cover it up. …right?
Can’t I just hide it? The answer, it depends. Chimney shrouds are an option that many have turned to over time, and still turn to today. But, if improperly installed or utilized they can result in a structure fire that may cost you…
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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Chimney Repairs?
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Chimney Repairs?
This time of year, chimneys and fireplaces are at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds. Autumn winds are coming back around, leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and there is no denying that it’s the perfect weather for lighting up a cozy fire in your home.
That said, for those with chimney damages, this idyllic scene may seem far from reach. Using a fireplace that needs repairs…
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Do Fireplaces Add Value to a Home?
Do Fireplaces Add Value to a Home?
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Do Gas Fireplaces Give Off Heat?
Do Gas Fireplaces Give Off Heat?
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What Can Cause a Dryer to Catch on Fire?
What Can Cause a Dryer to Catch on Fire?
Your dryer vents are likely something you don’t give a lot of thought to, especially if you run a busy household. For most, tossing clothes from your washer to dryer is just something you do quickly throughout the day. In between everything else on the to-do list, you might not think about a clogged-up dryer vent.
Unfortunately, it’s for this very reason that dryer fires tend to happen. The…
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