by Clayton Lamb | Sep 10, 2011 | Articles, Blog, Caps and Guards, Chimney Services
In my experience, people are more or less “chimney literate” based on the number of years they have been burning as well as whether or not they have experienced any problems in the past. Those who have experienced problems have more than likely been in...
by Clayton Lamb | Sep 1, 2011 | Articles, Blog, Caps and Guards, Chimney Services
Dear AsktheChimneySweep, My name is Rick and I’m from Illinois. After having my yearly chimney sweeping and inspection, the serviceman said that the chase cover had “rusted out” and needs to be replaced. I didn’t get a chance to ask him what...
by Clayton Lamb | May 20, 2011 | Caps and Guards
Pests in your chimney can cause huge problems. Not only do they bring in mites, ticks, fleas, and other parasites, but they can actually cause a blockage in your chimney that will result in the dangerous products of combustion being unable to vent through the chimney....
by Clayton Lamb | May 18, 2011 | Caps and Guards, Chimney Services
Every Chimney Needs a Cap. Here’s why: Stop Rain A chimney cap prevents rain from entering the chimney, causing damper and firebox rust leading to expensive repairs. Stop Birds Most chimney caps will not allow birds, bats, squirrels or other animals to enter the...
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