Smoke Chamber Problems
The smoke chamber is an important and vulnerable area of the fireplace. There are numerous problems that could occur.
View ArticleSmoke Chamber Repair
In this video, we highlight several products used to ensure smoke chamber safety.
View ArticleSmoke Chamber Inspection
To ensure safety, the smoke chamber should be inspected to check that it is working properly
View ArticleSigns of a Chimney Fire
If you believe you may have experienced a chimney fire, these are some of the signs to check for.
View ArticleTypes of Chimney Fires
In this video, we’ll compare Free Burning and Slow Burning chimney fires.
View ArticleFireplace Relining
After experiencing fire damage, one option is to reline the chimney system. For this job, we used an 11″ stainless steel pipe.
View ArticleRo-Cleaning
Ro-cleaning uses a unique rotating drill attachment to break away hazardous chimney creosote.
View ArticleChimney Fire Safety Tips
No one welcomes a chimney fire. Use these tips to help stay safe!
View ArticleChimney Inspection Levels – Which One Is Right For You?
As burning season approaches, many homeowners already have it in their fall checklist to have their chimney inspected and cleaned. Of course, this includes prospective homeowners as well. A fireplace...
View ArticleNine Things To Know About Chimney Fires
In the middle of a brutal winter, it is only natural to desire the warmth of your own home. In most homes a fireplace is a natural gathering place for the family to escape the truth of the cold air...
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Replacing a . . . Fireplace Damper
Fireplace dampers sit almost directly above the heat of the fire. Over time, the extreme heat and rapid change in temperature can warp and damage the fireplace damper such that they need replaced. A...
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Expansion Joints Around the Top Flue Tile
An expansion joint around the top flue tile serves a very practical purpose. As the fire burns in the fireplace, the hot gases of combustion vent up the flue system. These hot gases in turn warm the...
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Chimney Fire
A chimney fire warped this chimney cap. A chimney flue is very important because it carries dangerous byproducts of combustion out of your home. Fires have been used for warmth for centuries, and over...
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Dangers of … Unvented Gas Logs
Over the past few years, there has been some commotion in the industry regarding non-vented gas logs. A short study was conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission which revealed that vent-free...
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Caring for Prefabs
The fireplace has certainly changed since its original design so long ago. Improvements have been made since the primitive use of fire containing devices, one of the most recent of which being the...
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…… get a bucket the Chimney is leaking , …. no get lots of buckets”
“Oh my gosh, Honey the ceiling by the fireplace is leaking like crazy, get a bucket, NO…. get lots of buckets” I get lots of water problems phone calls like this all during our rainy season all thru...
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Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Why is carbon monoxide hazardous? When carbon monoxide, or CO, accumulates to a certain point in your blood, death can occur. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless gas and exposure to it is life...
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Where is the . . Smoke Chamber ?
An integral part of any fireplace is the smoke chamber. The smoke chamber is the area of the chimney which provides support for the clay flue tiles that make up the chimney’s liner. Smoke chambers are...
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Episode 11 – Brion Barnhill of Barnhill Chimney & Fireplace Shop
On the Home Contractors HQ Podcast, Clay Lamb speaking with Brion Barnhill of Barnhill Services in beautiful Lexington Ky. Hear how Brion still continues to overcome the many road...
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Sweeping a . . . dirty Oil Flue
Did you know that it is possible for an oil-fired appliance to be clean, but its flue system dirty? Or that an oil-fired appliance can go from working very well and efficiently to poorly and...
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