Superior Chimney’s Exclusive Interview with Santa
Superior Chimney was fortunate to get time out of Santa’s busy schedule to ask him about December 25th. We thought it would be best to ask an expert on chimney travels. Here’s what he had to say: SCSC: Thank you Santa for allowing us to speak with you for a few minutes. We’ll share your […]
My Fireplace is Allowing Cold Air Into My Home
Cold drafts coming into the home through the chimney, down into the fireplace and into your living area has been the concern among many callers to Superior Chimney. We thought it would be a useful to share the cause of cold drafts or cold air entering your home from gas fireplace and wood burning fireplace. […]
Gathered by the Fireplace, a Cool Breeze Overcame the Guests
Everyone gathered into the family room to rest after hours of eating appetizers, snacks, meals and of course, desert. I stayed in the kitchen to clean up the rest of the dishes. As I stood by the sink, I could hear a variety of conversations, some repeatable and others…not so much. A voice came over […]
If you use your chimney and fireplace, or not…here’s 4 reasons for checking the chimney cap
A hint of warmth brings children and animals outside. I know I’ve spent time outside just to go for a walk or pick up the numerous branches and sticks laying around. As I watched the squirrels chasing each other in the backyard leaping from tree to tree, they also managed to leap onto the roof. […]
What’s the Difference Between a Chimney Cap and a Fireplace Damper?
Let’s add to that question…Is it necessary to have a chimney cap or a fireplace damper for a gas fireplace? Or is it just for wood burning fireplaces? A popular question worth investigating. Chimney Cap Chimney caps are mounted over the top of the flue. The purpose of a chimney cap is to keep rain, […]
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! It’s been a fun weekend with family and friends with good food, good drink and plenty of laughter. Fireworks always complete the night with a colorful night of red, white and blue. Everyone at Superior Chimney wishes you and your family & friends a memorable, relaxing time. If you stayed […]
Crates as a Chimney Cap? Doesn’t really help.
Got your attention? Thought so. It’s not fake, it’s not stock photography. There are homes in Chicago and the surrounding areas with crates, and even shopping carts placed over the top of the chimney. The main reason for the extreme creativity is to keep the animals out especially with the unseasonably warm weather. Do you […]
Rain, Freeze, Thaw…Repeat
The absence of snow these past 3 weeks was a well needed break. Certainly, didn’t think rain would be taking its place, especially in January. But it did. Not only did it rain, but the rain turned to sleet, froze, thawed and the water found its way into my friend’s house. They described it as, […]
Put a Damper On It!
A little chimney humor. Many of you probably figured it out. I’m talking about chimney dampers. If you’re like me, I love the fireplace, but not the cold breeze. Sitting in the family room watching TV with the family, as I’m sure most are, the last thing you want to feel is a chill in the […]