by David Moseley | Feb 25, 2023 | Fireplaces
Fireplaces are a source of warmth and comfort, but if not appropriately cared for, they can also be a source of potential danger. One often overlooked aspect of fireplace maintenance is smoke chamber parging. Smoke chamber parging has a lot of benefits that will keep...
by David Moseley | Nov 29, 2022 | Fireplaces
The joy that comes from the soft glow of the fire and the gentle crackling of burning wood is a welcome gift to any homeowner with a fireplace. That is, if the smoke from it goes one direction, as expected – up and out. If it doesn’t, the joy of a fireplace...
by David Moseley | Jun 7, 2022 | Fireplaces
Many of us have used a fireplace for years, but how is it constructed? Let’s demystify it by providing a visual of the components of the fireplace with an explanation of each vital part contributes. Chimney Cap – A chimney cap is a covering for the top of...
by David Moseley | Dec 8, 2021 | Fireplaces
Fireplaces work because hot air rises. When you start a fire, the air inside the chimney becomes warmer and less dense than the air outside the chimney, and so it starts to rise. As the warm air rises, cooler air from the room flows into the unit, fanning the fire,...
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