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Even though rain is necessary for survival, it can be detrimental to our chimney. However there are ways to make sure that you are protected. It is also important that you keep your maintenance up to date as well so that you know to fix any current problems. To speak to a qualified technician call... Read more

If you feel it’s time to change the look of your living room, and you are tired of rearranging the furniture, have you considered upgrading your old fireplace to a new prefabricated chimney? We at A-1 Chimney Specialist are CSIA-certified specialists who are experts in helping you select the perfect factory-built fireplace or stove that... Read more

Every time we think about our fireplace and the kind of comfort it gives us, the memories of joyful family get-togethers and moments of peace and relaxation while you read a book or two come flooding back. Indeed having the luxury of a fireplace can bring so much joy and pleasure. But, reality check: behind... Read more

You need three things to create fire – oxygen, fuel and heat. Believe it or not, both chemistry and physics play a critical role. The Science of Combustion Read more

Just the thought of converting a classic wood-burning fireplace to gas is borderline blasphemous to some fireplace purists. You can liken it to vinyl records — as the needle strikes the vinyl, there’s a faint hiss, as though the record player were a hotplate, with music notes sizzling in place of bacon and eggs. Then,... Read more