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Reasons to Remove Glazed Creosote from Your Chimney

Creosote, tar, and soot are byproducts of burning wood that does not burn completely, or without enough heat. The smoke from the burning wood contains the creosote, a black, tarry substance. As the smoke flows…

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What Causes Structural Damage to Your Chimney

If you need chimney repair in Dallas, GA, you might rightly wonder what can cause a chimney to become unsafe. There are many causes of structural damage, but the most common are generally not something…

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Things to Know about Winterizing Your Fireplace

It’s important to keep your chimney and fireplace in good condition in order to avoid problems that can be dangerous as well as costly. Sometimes fireplace repair in Dallas can be avoided if you properly…

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How to Find Out If Your Chimney Is Leaking

No matter when it happens or when you notice it, there’s no “upside” to a leaking chimney. Worse, discovering a leak means you just noticed it, not that it just happened. Chances are, it has…

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Different Types of Chimneys

There are several different types of fireplaces, creating different needs from your chimney as well. If you’re interested in trying to develop a more thorough understanding of the different types of chimneys out there, you’ve…

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How to Prevent Heat Loss from Your Fireplace

Wood burning fireplaces have an amazing ambiance and for centuries were the only way to heat a home in the winter. While everyone likes the glow of a fire in a fireplace, it’s a very…

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Why Your Fireplace Is Smoking Up the House

The professionals at Atlanta Chimney Doctor know that everyone enjoys a roaring fire. Maybe you like to catch up on your reading by the fireside. Many couples enjoy a romantic dinner next to the fireplace….

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The Benefits of Stainless Steel Chimney Liners

Proper venting of smoke and gases is critical to your chimney’s operation and the safety of your home’s occupants, and a working flue lining affords the extra protection you need. In fact, many local fire…

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The Importance of Tuckpointing in Chimneys

It’s a technique used on brick structures as far back as the 1700s, but today, tuckpointing is still used for masonry repair for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Your chimney could be susceptible to damage…

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