by John Perdue | May 25, 2017 | Gas Fireplaces
If your utility bills have been increasing each year, you might want to consider upgrading your old masonry fireplace. It’s time to upgrade to a more energy-efficient set of gas logs. While your traditional fireplace provides a great atmosphere and sensory...
by John Perdue | Oct 28, 2016 | chimney maintenance
As winter approaches, you may be thinking of ways to save money on your heating bills. If you have a traditional throat damper, you are most likely losing a lot of heat through the chimney because it is impossible to get an airtight seal with an old metal damper....
by John Perdue | Oct 12, 2016 | chimney maintenance
Fire is a dangerous element, and even if your chimney and fireplace system seems to be working safely with no obvious or visible problems, you could still be in danger of fire hazards from issues that are hidden inside the chimney. This is why it is so important to...
by John Perdue | Apr 28, 2013 | Fireplace Maintenance
So here you are, the annual inspection of your fireplace system has confirmed that everything is in great shape. So why doesn’t it look like that? – and what can you do about it? For everyone tired of looking at a fireplace face that does not match the ‘youthfulness’...
by John Perdue | Dec 27, 2012 | Chimneys
People enjoy the benefits of a warm fire emitting from their masonry fireplaces. When the family is not huddled around the fire, birds and other small animals may create a home in the chimney. By installing a chimney cap, these creatures and water will not be able to...