by FluesBrothers | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
A crackling fire in the fireplace is a common sight in millions of homes during the winter. It provides warmth and comfort while helping to keep heating costs down. With proper maintenance and good safety practices, your fireplace will provide years of enjoyment....
by FluesBrothers | Mar 17, 2020 | Buying a New Fireplace
Thinking about adding a beautiful new fireplace to your home? Here are six questions to answer before you start shopping. Do you want a brand new fireplace, or do you want to upgrade an existing masonry fireplace? Many people shop for new fireplaces because they’re...
by FluesBrothers | Mar 16, 2020 | Builder Grade Fireplace
With fireplaces being among the most desirable feature home buyers want, home builders are now offering fireplaces as a standard or optional feature in many new homes. These fireplaces are generally built using builder-grade materials. Builder grade materials are...
by FluesBrothers | Mar 13, 2020 | Chimney Brick Spalling
Spalling is the name used to describe chimney bricks that have begun to chip, loosen or otherwise decay. A chimney full of spalling bricks can be an eyesore, but more importantly, it can be a dangerous structure to use and live around. Why your chimney has spalling...
by FluesBrothers | Feb 14, 2020 | Wood Stove
A wood-burning stove is among the most efficient and affordable way to heat a home. When properly cleaned and maintained, a quality woodstove will provide years of reliable performance. But as it ages, you will eventually need to decide whether it’s better to repair...
by FluesBrothers | Feb 13, 2020 | Fireplace Blower
Fireplace blowers, also called fireplace fans, can bring heat into your home that would normally be lost up the chimney. Blowers are simple devices that circulate air within the firebox and send it out into the room without any smoke. They can work with masonry...
by FluesBrothers | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
There has never been a better time to buy a heating stove for your home. Advancements in both design and technology make them not only an affordable and practical heating solution; they are cleaner, more efficient, and easier to operate. The only decision to make is...
by FluesBrothers | Jan 24, 2020 | Fireplace & Chimney Problems
Fireplaces and chimneys are pretty simple devices, on the surface. But in order to run correctly and safely, a lot of pieces are involved. Having regular chimney inspections, chimney repairs and chimney cleaning will keep everything in the best shape possible – but...
by FluesBrothers | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kids always seem to be getting into scrapes that result in minor injuries of one kind or another. Usually a small bandage and a little TLC is enough to remedy the problem. Where fireplaces are concerned, however, the injuries can be significant – not something parents...
by FluesBrothers | Jan 10, 2020 | Cold & Drafty
Although you may have a warm, glowing fire, your fireplace may still feel a bit drafty. While you’re using the fireplace to stay warm, the chimney is pulling in the cold, outside air to keep the fire going. But, warm air rises, so out the chimney goes most of...
