by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection
It is the time of year when Overland Park, KS, families are enjoying the warmth of the glowing flames from their gas or wood-burning fireplace. However, many homeowners may not realize that creosote, small animals, debris, and undetected masonry & brick damage may...
by Marisa Bell | Leaky Chimney
According to the National Weather Service, the Kansas City metropolitan area experiences approximately 38 inches of rain annually, which is on par with the national average. However, frequent periods of heavy rain are not unusual. For example, in 1961, Kansas City...
by Marisa Bell | CSIA certified
Chimney inspections and maintaining your chimney is vital to it being able to function long-term, so you don’t want to entrust it to just anyone. Someone who installs cabinets or garage doors isn’t qualified to take care of your chimney even if they try to...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
This year the Kansas City Metro area is experiencing a wild winter season as we are being inundated with severe thunderstorms that are having a significant impact across the Midwest. Our area typically averages just 14.5 inches of snowfall annually, 50 percent less...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
Your fireplace and chimney are designed to withstand years of extreme temperatures and weather conditions. However, nothing lasts forever, and no matter how well-built your fireplace is, eventually, time takes its toll. The firebox is where the fire burns, and because...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
Your chimney is one of the most vital protective components of your home. Simply put, the impressive masonry structure allows you to safely operate your fireplace or heating stove on those frigid winter days in the Kansas City area. There are also several chimney...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
Many residents in Shawnee, Lee’s Summit, and the surrounding Kansas City area have a gas fireplace. They are popular in single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Unlike a traditional wood-burning fireplace, gas fireplaces burn cleaner without the...
by Marisa Bell | Buying a New Fireplace
The chimney and chimney liner work together to protect your Kansas City home and keep your family safe while you’re enjoying the warmth of a fireplace. The chimney liner is an essential safety component that protects the masonry from the high heat and flames in the...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
The best way to get maximum enjoyment out of your fireplace is with ongoing maintenance from a company like Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace. It’s good to know how to prepare your home for a visit from a chimney sweep because the job tends to stir up soot...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
A clean and properly maintained chimney should never have fiery sparks popping out of its top.Unfortunately, not all chimneys are clean and maintained. Fluesbrothers Chimney are clean and maintained. Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace offers the following advice...
