ATLANTA CHIMNEY DOCTOR BLOG
What to Do When Your Chimney Is Leaning
You’ve seen photos of the Tower of Pisa. If you’re a world traveler, perhaps you’ve seen it in person. Considered one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions, this medieval-age belltower started to lean during construction. Doomed by a combination of a heavy and...
What’s the Importance of CSIA Certification in Chimney Cleaning
Scheduling a visit from your local chimney sweep is an important part of chimney maintenance. A chimney sweep performs the vital task of assessing your chimney’s condition, cleaning creosote deposits that could result in fire hazards, and conducting masonry repair in...
An Overview to Different Levels of Chimney Inspections
Remember how much you enjoyed last year’s chilly winter evenings? A crackling fire and hot cider always warm the body and the soul. Enjoying your fireplace results in more than a warm heart. You likely also have soot and creosote buildup in the chimney. Creosote...
How to Recognize a Chimney Fire
A chimney fire can be devastating because it can not only seriously damage the chimney flue, but it can easily spread to the house as well if it goes unnoticed. Chimney fires are common when regular chimney cleaning is overlooked, so it's important to recognize signs...
Are You Dealing with Squirrels in Your Chimney?
There are numerous ways that pests, such as raccoons, squirrels, mice, or rats, can enter your home. The chimney can be a good hiding place for squirrels because it provides a warm home out of the weather when the fireplace isn’t in use. However, squirrels in the...
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