by Clayton Lamb | Jul 30, 2011 | Articles, Chimney Services, Chimney Sweeping, Cleaning Creosote
When I send my sweeps into a home, not only do they check the integrity of the chimney to ensure that it is structurally sound, they also sweep the inside of the flue system to remove any creosote or other debris that may have built up since the last cleaning....
by Clayton Lamb | Jul 27, 2011 | Articles, Chimney Services, Chimney Sweeping, Cleaning Creosote
After a certain temperature is reached inside a flue system, the gases that are the byproducts of combustion can actually ignite and cause a fire in the chimney. There are certain factors that can make a chimney fire more violent or more likely to occur, including...
by Clayton Lamb | Jul 27, 2011 | Articles, Masonry Repairs, Masonry Services
Masonry chimney repairs can be difficult to do yourself, especially if they are widespread over a lot of the area of the chimney. Extensive damage often requires the chimney to be partially or completely rebuilt, but sometimes a quality do-it-yourself repair will...
by Clayton Lamb | Jul 25, 2011 | Articles
Winter can be felt in the air all across Ohio and the rest of the Midwest after these past few weeks of ambivalent weather. Take advantage of the last few weeks of mild weather before the cold sets in for good. One project to cross off your list before the cold...
by Clayton Lamb | Jul 25, 2011 | Articles
Fresh Paint A freshly painted brick house looks great when you complete it. It may even look great four to five years from when you painted it. However, it may begin to look a little shabby on the chimney top as it begins to bubble and blister up. The simple solution...
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