by Avery Soderman | May 20, 2015 | Masonry Contractor
While spring is still lingering around, you may be trying to get any last minute home repairs completed before the scorching heat sets in. This is a perfect opportunity to call a masonry contractor to repair any chimney masonry issues you may have been previously...
by Avery Soderman | Jan 28, 2015 | Kids and Fire Safety
Everything about a fireplace can attract someone to it: the warmth, the color, the lighting, and the smell. However, one step too close can be danger, especially for those who are not familiar with fireplace dangers. Like most things a fireplace will require you to...
by Avery Soderman | Mar 12, 2014 | Cleaning Creosote
If you use a fireplace, unfortunately there is no escape from creosote. Every time wood is burned in the fireplace, creosote builds up on the chimney liner. For this very purpose, it is recommended to have a fireplace and chimney inspected annually—preferably in the...
by Avery Soderman | Jan 13, 2014 | Chimney Sweep Problems
If you are a homeowner with a chimney and/or fireplace, you may not realize when it is time to call a chimney sweep. Like many, you probably think you can save a lot of money by doing it on your own, and this may be true. However, more times than not, homeowners tend...
by Avery Soderman | Jan 2, 2014 | Factory-Built vs Masonry Fireplace
A warm, roaring fire in a fireplace is possible for all homeowners, not just those whose home was built with one. While masonry fireplaces and chimneys are generally included in a home when it is built, factory-built fireplaces are installed later on. Both of these...