by FluesBrothers | Nov 12, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Now that the weather is turning cooler and folks in Independence, MO, and around the Kansas City Metro area are enjoying the fall colors, many are starting to prepare their fireplace for the winter season ahead. While you probably haven’t given much thought about your...
by FluesBrothers | Oct 30, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Before you know it, winter will be here, and families will be gathering beside the warm glow of a wood-burning fireplace. A functioning chimney damper is a vital component necessary whether you are using the fireplace or not. The chimney damper is a metal or iron...
by FluesBrothers | Oct 22, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Newly constructed chimneys today are required by law to have a flue liner. They’re not, however, required to also have a chimney cap to protect the chimney. Many chimneys are operated without any kind of covering over the top of the flue, and in every case, trouble is...
by FluesBrothers | Sep 22, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Neglected masonry chimneys present a lot of problems for homeowners. They can become unsafe to use, pose a fire risk, cause damage to adjacent home building materials and send dangerous gases into your home while the fireplace is in use. Fortunately, there are ways to...
by FluesBrothers | Sep 17, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Gas fireplaces have become increasingly popular in homes throughout the Kansas City KS/MO area. It’s not just a feature found in newer homes. Many homeowners residing in older homes are converting to gas fireplaces for their cleaner-burning, energy-efficiency,...
