by Richie Baxley | Dec 30, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys
If you are a chimney or fireplace user you already know that there is upkeep and maintenance with keeping your home and family safe. If not, the two main things homeowners need to have done are chimney sweeps and inspections. If your inspection comes back with...
by Richie Baxley | Dec 14, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplaces
We do lots of things we don’t want to do in order to keep our families safe. Regular maintenance to your heating system is one of those things that simply must be done in order to minimize any hazards. Here at Environmental Chimney Services, Inc. your safety isn’t...
by Richie Baxley | Nov 25, 2013 | Chimneys, Fire Safety
Chimney Caps: Increasing the Performance of Your Chimney It’s the most beautiful season of the year —snow surrounding your home and community, Christmas carollers singing holiday cheers, and the perfect time to spend with those you love the most. This is also the peak...
by Richie Baxley | Oct 27, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, General Home Upkeep
Everyone knows that mold growing in his or her home is a bad thing, and when the mold is spotted you work to remove it. But what happens when there are areas of the home you are not able to check? When there is extra water gathering in an area and not being dried...
by Richie Baxley | Sep 2, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, Fire Safety
Parts of a Chimney Before operating or maintaining a fireplace and chimney, it is important to know and understand the different parts of the chimney and their function in keeping your home warm and safe. Let’s start from the top down to understand all the parts of a...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 11, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, Fire Safety
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chimney Swifts Any bird watcher who spends time watching the sky has most likely noticed chimney swifts from time to time. Even those who do not have a particular interest in birds may be familiar with the species if the...
