What Does a Chimney Restoration Involve?
October 21st, 2024But what actually happens during chimney restoration? What do chimney professionals like our team do when we tackle a restoration job?
Chimney Restoration Posts
The Trouble with a Tilting Chimney
November 25th, 2019If you haven’t encountered a tilting chimney before, you may be wondering why it is such a big problem. Let us explain.
Cold Air? It Might Be Time for Chimney Restoration
February 18th, 2019Chimneys, although built to withstand stress, sometimes need restoration work.
4 Common Chimney Repairs Homeowners Make in the Off-Season
June 26th, 2017There may be some serious problems within your chimney or fireplace that make it incredibly unsafe to use.
How Will Professionals Restore My Chimney after a Chimney Fire?
January 8th, 2015You may simply see your chimney as a decorative addition to your home that also requires little maintenance to make your living space warm and welcoming. But according to the National Fire Protection Association, chimney fires are one of the leading causes of home fire deaths.
What Are Chimney Fires?
August 19th, 2014Although you expect to have fires blazing inside your fireplace, you don’t want those flames to go any farther than the hearth. You may think that a fire moving up into a chimney isn’t necessarily a problem, but a chimney fire like this can be extremely destructive and require that you…
3 Common Problems Found in Old Chimneys
March 21st, 2014It’s not uncommon for chimneys to endure beyond the buildings in which they stand; a solid masonry chimney can survive for over a hundred years with the right care and attention to problems that might develop. If you live in a home with an older chimney, take care to look for repairs that it may need.
Signs You Need Chimney Restoration in Minneapolis
January 19th, 2014In the cold weather we’re currently having, a good fireplace is one of the best features you can have in a home: a cozy central spot that gives you the direct warmth you usually can’t get from a standard home furnace or boiler. However, if the chimney that vents your fireplace has damage, that cozy spot might become hazardous. Although chimneys are built to withstand many stresses, they sometimes need restoration work.
Chimney Restoration in Minneapolis
September 7th, 2012Here at 2nd Generation Chimneys, we understand the impact of fire damage on your home. If you have experienced a chimney fire or any other damage to your chimney, the 2nd Generation Chimneys team is ready to take care of you. We have experienced professionals on staff to ensure a proper restoration from start to finish.
