One of the many reasons brick remains such a popular building material is that it is incredibly durable and resistant to stains. It takes years before most brick buildings start to show signs of grimy build up. Yet, just like any other material on earth, over time debris and other …
Common Causes of Chimney Fires & Prevention
A chimney provides aesthetic appeal to your home, but it is also a functional tool that carries harmful gases and smoke out of your house and into the outdoors. Without a chimney your house would not remain breathable with the fireplace going. In a way, the windows on your house …
What Chimney Supplies Do Fireplace Owners Need?
Are you a new chimney owner, or just looking to update your current stance on chimney tools? If you have a chimney it’s important that you keep up to date with routine cleaning and maintenance so that your chimney keeps you warm without causing a catastrophe, such as a house …
6 Steps How To Clean Your Chimney
Every time you kick up your fireplace, another layer of soot and creosote flows through the firebox, chimney liner, smoke chamber, and damper. Over time this creates quite a mess, which is why your fireplace needs to be cleaned regularly. Burning wood creates creosote, which is actually a flammable substance. …
7 Things To Consider Before Picking Exterior Brick
Exterior bricks adorn the outside of a building and can be used to create a wall, chimney, pathway, pillars, and more. As one of the strongest man-made materials, brick offers nearly endless options and is known to withstand the test of time. It takes many years before bricks start to …