What is Chimney Flashing? The chimney’s flashing is a metal barrier wrapped around the base and the roofline that seals the point where they meet. The flashing serves many purposes, but the primary one is to prevent anything from being able to leak between the chimney stack and the roof boards. What Are the Dangers …
Your house’s chimney needs regular maintenance and occasional repairs just like any other part of your house. Damage to the chimney can lead to massive structural problems for other parts of your home if left untreated. Luckily, with proper care, the cost of repairing your chimney can remain quite low. How Often Should I Have …
The chimney crown is the portion of the chimney that is between the opening of the stack and the cap that rests at the topmost pinnacle. The crown surrounds the chimney and is designed to slough away water that the cap blocked from entering the flue. It has sloped edges to direct the runoff and …
If you have a chimney as a part of your house, it is inevitable that it will eventually require some maintenance. Although often overlooked, chimney maintenance is crucial for not only keeping your chimney functional but also for preventing fires and fumes from entering your house. If left to deteriorate, a chimney can also easily …
Chimney liners serve a vital purpose for your home. For one thing, they prevent hazardous gas leaks, which are a health and safety danger. In addition, chimney liners help aged chimneys be more efficient, adding years to the chimney’s useful life. Unfortunately, chimney liners get dirty quickly, which is no surprise considering the amount of …
We see them everywhere but rarely give them much thought. Yet, chimneys are an important safety feature of many homes, especially those that were built 50+ years ago. Some exist only to vent harmful fumes from your water heater and furnace while others have fireboxes at the bottom for heating your home on a cold …
Buying a new air conditioner for your home is a huge investment and undoubtedly one that you want to protect with a warranty. You want to make sure the warranty favors you and is not easily voided by checking some key points of the warranty’s fine print. What to Look for In a Warranty How …
HVAC repairs are one of the most expensive repairs that a homeowner will face – and with this kind of repair, it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. Due to the expensive nature of hiring an HVAC contractor, you are going to want to make sure that you make the right …
Please don’t yell at us, we know a flue is not a damper. The terms, however, have grown to be interchangeable over the years, and we don’t want someone to miss out on good information just because they searched while using the wrong term. To be clear, a flue is defined as any smooth walled …
Ignoring your ductless mini split HVAC system is easy to do. After all, it’s virtually silent and needs no input from you once you’ve programmed your smart thermostat. Unfortunately, even your ductless system needs love and attention from time to time. The Department of Energy’s EnergyStar program offers a partial list of maintenance activities. Maintenance …
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