by Richie Baxley | Jan 30, 2015 | Chimneys
Your chimney may look good on the outside but can have hidden dangers lurking on the inside. A video inspection of your entire flue system is a good first step, as it will be able to spot missing or damaged mortar joints, cracks, and/or spalling that a professional...
by Richie Baxley | Nov 30, 2014 | Chimneys
Masonry restoration runs the gamut from completely tearing down existing masonry and rebuilding it from scratch to cleaning and sealing masonry. Because of the inherent nature of the materials used to build traditional masonry chimneys— with the lone exception being...
by Richie Baxley | Oct 14, 2014 | Chimneys
Think of your house and chimney system as a living, breathing thing. They actually need to breathe to exchange the stale, stagnant air for fresh air. There’s a multitude of appliances pushing air out of your house—bathroom fans, central vacuums, range hoods, clothes...
by Richie Baxley | Sep 14, 2014 | Chimneys
Most house fires related to chimneys are due to an installation error, or problems not discovered by someone doing an inspection, maintenance or repair work. Rest assured, the last person doing anything to the chimney is the first person the insurance company goes...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 29, 2014 | Chimneys
We all know that water plays a major role in the world; without it, most of our plants would wither and die in a matter of weeks. The human body can only function without water replenishment for a few days. However, just as water gives, it also takes away. Over time,...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 15, 2014 | Chimneys
Appreciation of Stand Alone Chimneys At Environmental Chimney Service, we pride ourselves in our masonry work and repairs. When we see a beautifully done masonry job, we cannot help but to stand back for a moment to appreciate the fine work. Not anyone can be a...
