by FluesBrothers | Nov 19, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
It looks like Old Man Winter may be arriving sooner than expected in the Kansas City region. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it will be a colder winter in the Midwest, and our area could start to see some snow showers around the Thanksgiving holiday. However,...
by FluesBrothers | Nov 12, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
A wood-burning fireplace creates creosote build-up, making the attached chimney is a key concern when it comes to safety and performance. Chimneys have a lot more issues than fireplaces and therefore need a lot more attention. An annual chimney inspection is the first...
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...
