Winter Chimney & Fireplace Leaks
There are 2 key reasons why chimney’s leak in the winter:
Chimney Liner – Do you know if you have a chimney lining? If not, or if you are not sure, get your chimney inspected right away. If you do have a chimney liner, it may be the wrong size or it’s just seen better days. It’s best to have that inspected and taken care of.
Chimney Flashing – Water can sit in the flashing…then freeze…then thaw…then freeze again with the melted water making its way under the roof shingles and right into your home.
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 […]
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 the food. Disappointing, but I think we all got that one down just fine. When […]
Efflorescence on Your Stone or Brick Chimney
When you see a build up of efflorescence on the chimney bricks or stone, more than a small amount, here’s what Superior Chimney’s certified technicians will be looking for
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. Chimneys and fireplaces are a sensitive topic for the 7 and under. There’s a lot […]
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, or elements of nature. The fireplace is the central point for family gatherings enjoying the […]
Happy Father’s Day – Thanks for All the Ugly Things You Do
As we begin the celebration of Dad this weekend, let’s be thankful for all the ugly things he does that the rest of us don’t have to do. Here are some fan favorites: Get rid of bugs Cut the grass Picked up the kid(s) who fell off the bike, then fix the bike Put up […]
Why It’s Best to Leave Chimney Cleaning to the Certified Professionals
There’s an overabundance of information out on the Internet that can help you complete any home improvement project. If you have a gas fireplace or wood burning fireplace, it sure can be tempting to buy your own sweeping tools and clean the chimney yourself. There’s definite consequences to the do-it-yourself chimney sweep, and important reasons […]
Why Should I have a Mid-Winter Fireplace & Chimney Inspection?
Seriously? Now? There are 2 groups of people a mid-winter fireplace and chimney inspection is recommended for: The procrastinators who never did their fall chimney inspection and; Those households that regularly use the fireplace. The Procrastinators: You meant to get the chimney cleaned, you meant to get it inspected, but you forgot….then remembered…then forgot again. […]
The Affects of a Deep Freeze on Your Chimney
Chimney’s are taking a beating with the deep freeze, especially those chimney’s that haven’t been cleaned or inspected. Sitting in the Starbuck’s I overheard (you do it too), a couple of unfortunate situations. In one of the stories, a family room caught on fire because of a missing chimney brick. Fortunately, they were home and were […]