by Richie Baxley | Aug 15, 2019 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Many fireplace owners underestimate the benefits they gain from scheduling their maintenance earlier in the year, rather than waiting. The convenience of beating the rush and completing repair work weeks ahead of time is undeniable. At Environmental Chimney Service,...
by Richie Baxley | Aug 1, 2019 | Fireplace Anatomy
Your chimney is made of multiple components, all of which play a big role in how well your fireplace runs. From the chimney crown to the damper to the firebox, every component contributes to a well-maintained chimney system. Learn more about the various parts below,...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 10, 2019 | Chimney Inspection
Here at Environmental Chimney Service, we take pride in keeping chimneys throughout the Asheville area looking great and functioning as efficiently as possible. One way we’re able to do this is by providing residents with chimney sweepings and inspections, both of...
by Richie Baxley | Jun 28, 2019 | Chimney Rules and Regulations
Hiring someone to trust to service your chimney system — and your home — to can be a bit nerve-wracking. After all, your chimney and fireplace need to be properly installed, repaired, serviced and maintained to heat your home safely and efficiently. Whether you are in...
by Richie Baxley | Jun 14, 2019 | Chimney Odors
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...
by Richie Baxley | May 31, 2019 | Chimney Dampers
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...
by Richie Baxley | May 14, 2019 | Chimney Masonry 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...
by Richie Baxley | Apr 30, 2019 | Chimney Masonry Repairs
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,...
by Richie Baxley | Apr 16, 2019 | 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,...
by Richie Baxley | Mar 29, 2019 | Leaky Chimney
Most people would list a chimney fire as the most likely threat to your chimney, but the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) tells us otherwise. According to the CSIA, nothing is more damaging to your chimney than prolonged water exposure. Because chimneys are...
