by FluesBrothers | Jun 19, 2020 | Leaning Chimney
A leaning or tilting chimney is an unsafe chimney. This problem can be caused by many different things, but no matter what’s causing it, you should address the issue sooner rather than later. Chimney repair and rebuilding services performed right after you notice a...
by FluesBrothers | Jun 18, 2020 | Cleaning Your Fireplace
When the chilly air fills the winter sky, millions of homeowners are stacking wood logs and lighting the fireplace to keep their home warm and cozy. However, homeowners may be unaware of the chemicals that may be lurking in their chimney. Burning wood produces many...
by FluesBrothers | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re in the market for a new fireplace, heating stove or fireplace insert, you might be tempted to “make it easy on yourself” by purchasing your appliance online. While many top brands with attractive prices are available on websites and e-shopping portals, there...
by FluesBrothers | May 21, 2020 | Chimney Terms
How well do you know your fireplace and chimney? While you may be familiar with some of its more common parts, the ability to identify the inner structure and components are a mystery to most. Since it is essential to understand the chimney and fireplace, we have...
by FluesBrothers | May 21, 2020 | New Home With A Chimney
Moving into a new home means you have a lot of things to learn and check out. One of the most important is the existing fireplace/chimney system. Before you fire up your fireplace, here are some things you’ll want to know. The chimney needs an inspection Whether the...
by FluesBrothers | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since fireplaces came into fashion, the people who clean the chimneys have been known as chimney sweeps. Many modern professional chimney sweeps perform other important services such as chimney inspection, chimney repair and chimney rebuilding. Let’s look at a few...
by FluesBrothers | May 7, 2020 | Chimney Sweep
While you’re enjoying the warmth of a wood-burning or gas fireplace, the chimney is expelling smoke, toxic fumes, and other organic matter to keep your family safe. When the chimney lacks regular sweeping, many potentially dangerous substances continue to accumulate...
by FluesBrothers | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Winters are hard on chimneys, often leaving them with damage that could lead to serious problems if not addressed. For this reason, the best decision you can make for your chimney is to have it professionally inspected after the winter burning season so that any...
by FluesBrothers | Apr 22, 2020 | Chimney's in Spring
With winter in the rearview mirror, you’re probably ready to enjoy the beautiful warm and sunny days of spring. For many families, that also means thinking about their spring-cleaning chores. More than 75% of households clean their homes in the spring, according to...
by FluesBrothers | Apr 16, 2020 | Chimney Services
Minor chimney repairs should happen periodically throughout the life of your chimney to keep everything running smoothly and safely. At one point, however, more extensive work such as chimney rebuilding, restoration and renovation may be needed. This can occur for...
