Author – Marge Padgitt Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves only work right when everything is built or installed correctly, and that includes the height of the chimney.
Author – Marge Padgitt As spring approaches homeowners are thinking about their exterior home maintenance and that should include their masonry chimney. Masonry, although very durable,
Author – Oliver Beauchemin Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Fire Code Field Office of the National Fire Protection Association, or “NFPA,” publishes codes and standards related to fire
Author – Marge Padgitt Negative house pressure is a common problem that can cause fireplaces and wood-burning appliances to smoke, and gas appliances to backdraft deadly
Author – Todd Woofenden The purpose of a chimney is to take the combustion products (smoke and gasses) from the appliance to the atmosphere outside your
Author – Marge Padgitt Most homeowners who purchase historic homes recognize the fact that older structures need a lot of work. There are structural issues to
Author – MyBuildingSupplyStore.com Refractory mortar differs from regular mortar in that it is designed to resist high temperatures. It is the desired product to use when
Author – Chimney Cricket, Inc. A chimney cap is a preventive maintenance measure to protect against water entry, backdrafts, and pest entry into the chimney. An
Author – Marge Padgitt I’m surprised at the number of inadequate and incomplete chimney inspections I see from some chimney companies in my area. The main