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As homeowners throughout Tennessee and Alabama enjoy the warm summer weather, the higher temperatures and humidity also bring summer storms which can have a devastating effect on your chimney. The strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning often associated with summer storms can damage the chimney masonry structure. In addition to frequent downpours, the Northern Alabama... Read more

For a chimney to hold up well and perform safely for many years, certain cleaning, maintenance and repair tasks need to be done regularly. One very important task that is important for chimney safety is called smoke chamber parging. The smoke chamber The smoke chamber is the open area (i.e., chamber) just above the fireplace... Read more

Homeowners throughout the Tennessee River Valley often find evidence of small animals nesting in the chimney, especially during the summer when fireplaces are typically dormant. With the chimney perched above the home, it is as just as good as a tree for birds, owls, squirrels, raccoons, and other critters that are looking for a dry... Read more

It’s summer in the Tennessee Valley, a time for backyard barbecues, swimming at the lake, and enjoying the great outdoors. Since the fireplace doesn’t get much use during the warm summer months, many homeowners often ask if they need to close the fireplace. The short answer is “yes”, as it will provide protection from the... Read more

When the cold season is over, most fireplaces basically go unnoticed until it’s time to start using them again. This may not be a good thing, especially if no chimney inspections or necessary repair work and cleaning are performed in the off-season. Beyond maintenance, a fireplace doesn’t have to just sit there all spring and... Read more