by Richie Baxley | Apr 17, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys
We all want our homes and the appliances inside of them to last as long as possible. So what can you do to increase the life of these commonly used objects? If you have this chimney question or any other, contact your local professionals at Environmental Chimney...
by Richie Baxley | Dec 21, 2012 | Chimneys
Bricks or stones of masonry chimneys are held together with mortar, a mixture of water, sand, cement, and lime. Mortar is a durable substance, but even it can degrade after years of exposure to the elements and combustible materials. The process of removing and...
by Richie Baxley | Aug 18, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Any chimney, when used regularly, accumulates an amount of creosote residue in the lining. Creosote, if allowed to accumulate for a long time, can result in a house fire. So as much as one must make efforts to reduce creosote buildup, they must clean the chimney...
by Richie Baxley | Jun 4, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Consistent cleaning is essential to every home. This is important especially if you have children living in your home. Having a messy and unorganized house can introduce all sorts of hazards. Any member of the family can acquire health problems from dirty and dusty...
