Although your chimney may look just fine from the outside, there might be hidden hazards lurking inside the flue. It can be difficult to check out the condition of the interior of your chimney on your own. Therefore, you need to make sure to schedule a professional...
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other national fire safety organizations all recommend having your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year. This is to ensure your fireplace works...
In the Shenandoah Valley, it is not uncommon to have birds or bats nesting in chimneys. Since it is against federal law to remove some species of birds, such as chimney swifts, from their nesting spots, the fall is the best time to have your chimney professionally...
The summer months are a popular time for homeowners to do a thorough cleaning of their entire homes, including the chimney and venting systems. Since so many national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire...
As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining the different systems of your home to keep everything working properly. One of these systems is your chimney and fireplace system, and national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America...
