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....

How To Seal a Leaky Chimney

We can all agree that Superman is a legend in the superhero world. But even the strongest superhero had a weakness – and that weakness was kryptonite. It would drain Superman of his super strength and he would eventually die. You’re probably...

What Does a Chimney Liner Do?

Did you know that poorly-maintained flues and chimneys are actually one of the most common causes of home fires? Despite being such an important part of your chimney system, though, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to ask us, “What is a chimney liner?” Just as...