When that important visitor pays a call, with a sack full of presents, you certainly don’t want him to get stuck in your chimney, or be faced with some kind of blockage, such as a dead animal needing removal, to hamper his smooth downwards progress! Now, we know he’d find a way. But, on a…

Roofers and chimney installers use thin, flexible plastic or metal sheets, known as flashing, to prevent water from seeping into cracks, joints, and edges where the borders of the roof and other vertical surfaces meet. Flashing is often used to direct water away from chimneys, pipes, skylights, vents, valleys, and walls. Although vinyl and PVC…

A chimney fire can develop rapidly and be quite destructive to your residence. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the chances of experiencing one, while at the same time enjoying a well-made fire in the hearth for warmth and comfort. Make sure you keep these preventive measures in mind: Burn seasoned dry wood, preferably…