Plain chimney guidance from our Columbus desk covering sweep-or-wait, flue safety, caps, masonry, and vetting a contractor.
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Read more →Creosote is the leading cause of chimney fires, and a central Ohio winter is tailor-made to produce it. Here is how it forms, why Columbus chimneys build it so quickly, and what actually keeps it in check.
Read more →The liner is the part of your chimney that actually keeps your home safe, and most Columbus homeowners have no idea what kind they have. Here is what liners do, the common types, and when a reline is genuinely necessary.
Read more →A chimney cap is a small part with an outsized job, and a missing one invites water, animals, and downdrafts straight into your flue. Here is why a good cap is one of the best values in chimney care.
Read more →Central Ohio's winters put brick chimneys through dozens of freeze-thaw cycles a year, and that is what quietly takes them apart. Here is how the damage works and how to stop it before it means a rebuild.
Read more →A chimney inspection is one of the most useful and most misunderstood services in home maintenance. Here is what a thorough inspection actually looks at, the levels involved, and when each one matters.
Read more →Gas and wood fireplaces feel similar to use but make very different demands on a chimney. Here is how each one affects your flue, and why both still need regular attention in a Columbus home.
Read more →Whatever the chimney job, our Columbus-area crew looks it over, tells you what we find, and gets your Columbus home safe to burn the right way.