by Robbie Markey | Jun 15, 2018 | Animals in Chimney
Spring may be the season that identifies a problem with your chimney, and you don’t want to be the last to know! A leak means there’s a problem with the masonry, flashing, crown, or cap. An odor problem also means there’s a leak or it needs to be cleaned. An animal in...
by Robbie Markey | Aug 8, 2017 | Animals in Chimney
After a long summer, you don’t know what might be in your chimney–especially if you didn’t take measures to close it to wildlife! You may not be certain if you have an animal intruder or not, but there are a few ways to tell. Some signs that you...
by Robbie Markey | Feb 23, 2017 | Chimney Cap
The chimney cap is one of the most essential, yet often overlooked part of a chimney system. It does multiple jobs to protect your chimney, yet many still question it’s purpose. The professionals know that every chimney should have a cap. Regardless the type of fuel...
by Robbie Markey | Jun 12, 2015 | Chimney Cap
If you have been hearing the sounds of birds chirping from your fireplace, your chimney may have become a nesting home for chimney swifts. Since chimney swifts are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to remove these birds from your chimney by...
by Robbie Markey | Aug 23, 2013 | Chimney Cap, Heating System Maintenance
Preventing Chimney Swifts from Calling Your Chimney Home There are many different animals of all species and sizes that tend to make their homes inside of chimneys. Chimney swifts are unique because they can only live in a structure similar to a chimney. Although they...
