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Reasons Why You Should Cap an Unused Chimney
Table of Contents 1. Should You Cap an Unused Chimney? 2. Does a Capped-Off Chimney Need to be Vented? 3. How Much Does it Cost to Cap-Off an Unused Chimney? Conclusion Chimneys can be a forgotten part of the home. Many people don’t think about them until they need to use
A Comparison of Gas vs. Wood Fireplaces, Which One is for Your Home
Whether you’re looking to install a wood burning fireplace or a gas burning fireplace, it’s important to compare gas and wood-burning fireplaces. A thorough understanding of the benefits will help you make the best decision to suit your needs. Black Goose Chimney Service also does fireplace installations for both wood burning fireplaces and gas burning
6 Reasons Why Spring and Early Summer are the Best Time to Have a Chimney Inspection
Winter has given way to spring and the chimney or wood stove you had been using frequently is sitting idle and being used to hold coffee cups throughout the day. Spring and summer are the best times to have a chimney inspection and cleaning as well as having any chimney repairs done. Your fireplace and
4 Reasons You Have a Stinky Chimney
4 Reasons Why You Have a Stinky Chimney and What to Do About It Fireplaces and chimneys add warmth and both financial and aesthetic value to your home, other times you end up with a stinky chimney for a number of reasons, especially during the warm months. A stinky chimney can be more common during
Signs You Might Need a New Chimney Liner
Your chimney liner and chimney work together to protect your Central Virginia home and family safe while you’re enjoying the warmth of a fireplace. The chimney liner is a critical safety component protecting the masonry from the high heat and flames from the fireplace. Damage to the Chimney Liner When the chimney liner is damaged
7 Common Chimney Problems to Watch Out For
Many homeowners assume chimneys can function properly with little to no maintenance. Unfortunately, a lack of chimney inspections along with inadequate chimney maintenance and repairs can open up your chimney to many problems posing a danger to you and your loved ones. Here are some common chimney problems to watch out for. Creosote – Build