Yup, we’re talking about weeds and other growing plants and undesirable plants growing directly out of and on the chimney. What are they? And is it a good idea to have decorative plants on the chimney? Here are a couple … Continue reading
You’ve Used Your Fireplace… Are You Taking Care of It?
In the past week, 3 chimney fires were reported in the news. There were two chimney fires in Park Ridge, one was in a townhouse, and the third chimney fire was in Kenosha, WI. Just in December, chimney fires were … Continue reading
That’s Not the Smell of Turkey – Where’s the Smoke?
Yesterday, I went to a friend’s house for a ‘dry run’ for Thanksgiving Day. I have never participated in a dry run, so this was new. A ‘dry run’ is more about process and timing and not necessarily taste testing … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
What Services are Performed in a Chimney Sweep? Part 2: The Outside
As promised, here is part 2 of “What services are performed in a chimney sweep?” Part 1 includes the basics of chimney sweep services performed inside of the home, and Part 2 includes the basics of chimney inspection services outside … Continue reading
A Chimney Holiday – For and From the Kids
Did you know… That as the holiday’s approach, our certified service technicians are asked 1-2 times more questions about the fireplace and chimney? We have found that the increase in questions come from a special age group: Under 7. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A Fireplace for the Holidays
As the holiday’s approach, many homes take great pleasure in decorating the fireplace. Many of the decorations reflect where we are at in our lives…artful crafts made by children, pictures of past family celebrations mixed in with a few pumpkins, … Continue reading
What Gas & Wood Burning Chimneys Have in Common
Fireplaces rank as one of the most popular features for homeowners. According to Angie’s List, they found that a fireplace was the #1 feature most often mentioned in home listings. The same study showed that 60% of homeowners having and … Continue reading
Getting to Know Some of Your Service Technicians at Superior Chimney
This past week, I went out just about every day with a couple of our crews on service calls. The purpose was to shoot some videos in order to bring to you a bit of “what you can expect” from … Continue reading
