What is creosote? Creosote is a buildup of the byproducts of combustion, which can lead to cause an odor that can permeate through your entire home. However, it takes only one use of your fireplace for a small amount of creosote to build up in your flue system, and when the conditions are right the […]
Certification
The professional education provided at American Chimney & Masonry is very extensive similarly compared to other certifications. We have this in place to recognize the education of other investigators and inspectors. Above all, our fireplace certification uses codes and scenarios from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) and also the National Chimney Sweep Guild. […]
Candle Rack Fireplaces
My fireplace isnt functional. What can I do? Why do we recommend this? Putting candles in your fireplace is an easy way to add ambiance and comfort to the home without the hassle or lighting the fire or lugging wood. Of course there are some precaution when lighting anything on fire. Of course you need […]
Level 2 Inspection
Level 2 inspections are mandatory if you are making any changes in the way you use your chimney. Such as changing the type of fuel used, or if you have any accidents that may cause damage. If you have had a building fire, chimney fire, or an earthquake. You will need to have a level […]
Gas Appliance
Efficiency Did you know that approximately 70% of electricity is lost in generation and transportation? Making electric powered appliances only approximately 30% efficient. Those numbers are shocking to some homeowners. Another shocking statistic is that gas extraction and transportation cause only around a 10 percent loss, leaving a gas-fueled appliance to be up to 90% […]
Chimney Flashing
What is flashing? When water flows down the roof alongside the chimney at the flashing, making it a high traffic area for water. Leaks in the flashing are common because of this fact. They join together intersections between two planes, such as where the roof meets a chimney or skylight. Flashing is formed from sheet […]