Cooler weather will be sneaking up on us in no time at all. And it’s so important that your home is prepared. As you use your heating equipment, you can, unfortunately, put your home at risk. However, proper maintenance and preparation helps to avoid some of this risk.
2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Chimney’ Category
Who Should I Call to Sweep My Chimney
Monday, September 5th, 2016Summer Is the Perfect Time to Install a Chimney Cap
Monday, August 8th, 2016Summer is a great time to do work on your house, and a chimney cap is an important, relatively inexpensive installation. If you don’t already have a solid chimney cap in place, then we strongly recommend calling in professional chimney technicians this summer. Check out what this installation can do for your home!
3 Hidden Fire Hazards You Should Get Checked
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016Hopefully, you and your family members all have a plan in place in case a home fire sets off alarms and forces you to vacate quickly. But, of course, we hope you never have to face this possibility—and you hope so too. You can lower your chances of a home fire by taking away any potential fire hazards that could be hidden in your home. Here’s what you should have checked today!
2 Ways to Prepare Your Chimney for Colder Weather
Monday, August 1st, 2016Don’t wait to get your chimney ready for the cold winter weather. Your chimney can be a major fire hazard when winter hits, and you want to do everything you can to prevent fire from moving through the liner and then to the outside of your home. Here are two ways you can start preparing to use your chimney in the winter!
3 Benefits of Scheduling Chimney Cleaning Early
Monday, July 18th, 2016We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: summer is an excellent time to have your chimney cleaned professionally. Get your chimney into shape this summer, in order to prevent potential fire hazards, water leaks, and other common problems that start in the chimney. Here are 3 reasons that prove it’s the right season to schedule service.
Animals in Your Chimney? Here’s What You Should Know
Monday, July 11th, 20163 Things to Know about Your Chimney Liner
Wednesday, July 6th, 2016You might not know too much about the chimney that vents smoke and other byproducts away from your home. Many people don’t know that the masonry they see on the outside of a chimney is not the complete picture. A safe, modern chimney also has a liner inside, which helps to contain byproducts of combustion properly.
What Causes Structural Damage to Chimneys?
Monday, June 27th, 2016What Are Technicians Looking for When They Inspect a Chimney?
Monday, June 13th, 2016You might have heard recently that you need a chimney inspection for one reason or another, perhaps because you are making renovations, leaving a home, or purchasing a home. This will be an involved inspection that may even involve the use of video cameras. But it’s also important to get a routine inspection each year in order to prevent major repairs and, most importantly, potential fire hazards.
Why Does My Fireplace Smell?
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Most people are not thinking about their fireplace and chimney in the spring and summertime. But if you notice an odor coming from your fireplace when it’s warm outside, then you certainly are. It’s actually a common problem but still something you should get fixed ASAP. This is partly for the sake of your guests, but also because your annoying fireplace odor could actually be dangerous.