Why Does My Chimney Leak When It Rains?

What is so soothing about sleeping during a rainfall? There’s something so soothing about the gentle pitter-patter of water droplets hitting your window… The cool air mixed with the smell of fresh rain transports you into a whole new level of peace. That is,...

What Is a Lock-Top Chimney Damper?

There’s no question that a chimney has many working components. Each part serves an important role in the overall efficiency and functionality of your fireplace. One crucial component, that is often overlooked, is the chimney damper. What does a chimney damper do? A...

What Is Smoke Chamber Parging?

Smoke chamber parging is an important maintenance job you may need and don’t know about. Unfortunately, many of the homeowners we serve here in the Hillsborough area don’t know what the smoke chamber is – or what parging it even means. So let’s break it down....