A customer had called and wanted a bid to replace their entire chimney because it looked like this disaster.(click on photos to enlarge): We came up with a brilliant solution, which was to resurface the faces of the damaged block and paint the...
A fireplace damper repair can be easily achieved by installing a top-closing damper to take the place of a missing or existing defective damper. With a few simple tools and some very basic masonry skill and knowledge, you can remove your defective damper and install a...
When we think about important parts of a chimney the first things that come to mind are usually the bricks, the construction, and the mortar lined joints. These parts are all integral to the function of the chimney but there is another piece that is also very...
There are two reasons that I like Napolean woodstoves: They heat well and my customers rave about them. They save my customers money. ( Click on photo to enlarge ) We do not have a brick-and-mortar storefront, as we clean and repair chimneys and install woodstoves. We...
A Rumford is a great way to get great heat from an open fireplace (open fireplaces send most of the heat up the chimney.) This link will give you a concise history and a basic conceptual understanding of a Rumford. http://www.rumford.com/articleWhat.html...
Masonry heaters have been around for more than 7600 years, possibly beginning in China. Click on the link below to see several photos of masonry heaters and detailed history and technical data. http://www.inspirationgreen.com/masonry-heaters A great site with lots of...
