by hfbtech | Dec 13, 2023 | Pacific Northwest Chimney
Proper maintenance of a gas fireplace is essential to ensure its safety, efficiency, and longevity. Here are some general guidelines for gas fireplace maintenance: Read the Manual: Always refer to the manufacturer’s manual for specific maintenance instructions for... 
by hfbtech | Dec 13, 2023 | Repointing and Tuckpointing
Residential fireplace chimney construction typically involves the use of specific materials and construction techniques to ensure safety, durability, and proper function. Here’s an overview of the typical components, materials, and types of mortar used in residential... 
by hfbtech | Jun 21, 2022 | Repointing and Tuckpointing
How bad is the situation, and what do you want to achieve? The house was recently put on the market and the chimney had a beautiful paint job applied to the entire exterior. I had seen this sort of thing several times in the past, and started looking for the red... 
by hfbtech | Sep 3, 2020 | Chimney Cleanliness
When the EPA started to crack down on wood stove emissions, the early technology utilized catalytic converters to help clean up the emissions from the stove. Over time these converters can become brittle. Sometimes it gets as bad as when the chimney sweep pulls it out... 
by hfbtech | Aug 3, 2018 | Chimney Cleanliness
Chimney sweeps in Portland Oregon are having to deal less and less with un-lined woodstove inserts. Back in the ancient days wood stove inserts ( a wood stove that has been set into an open fireplace ) were not installed with a stainless steel liner being installed...