Why does my chimney smell?

If you are like most homeowners, you don’t give your chimney much thought during the hot, summer months. However, when foul smells start seeping into your home through your chimney, you can’t help but think about your chimney and fireplace. With the heat and...

The Purpose of Your Chimney Damper

Have you ever ignited a fire in your fireplace only to have smoke come flooding back into your home? Or have you ever sat in front of your unlit fireplace and felt the cold air rushing down through the chimney flue? If so, you were gaining some insight into the...

Asheville, NC, Chimney Leak Repairs

Summer is nearly here. With that, you’re probably not thinking about your chimney. But especially during the summer, your chimney is susceptible to water damage from rain. If your chimney already has a leak, no matter how small, that water damage can cause further...

Masonry chimney repairs and rebuilds

Masonry materials are prized for their strength and durability, which is why they are commonly used to construct chimneys. Masonry materials will endure wet weather, extreme temperatures, and high winds. However, masonry chimneys are not indestructible. Eventually,...

Scheduling an early chimney sweeping

When the weather warms up each spring, most homeowners often forget about their fireplaces and chimneys. Chimneys and fireplaces often remain forgotten until fall. Because most homeowners don’t realize the many benefits of getting their chimneys swept in the spring,...