Working sweeps' notes for Loveland homeowners, sweep frequency, flue fires, leaks, caps, liners, and how to hire a sweep.
A plain-language guide to who to call for gas fireplace repair for Loveland homeowners, with honest answers and no scare tactics.
Read more →Every wood fire leaves creosote behind, and over a Loveland winter it can build into a real hazard. Here is what creosote is, why it forms faster in some chimneys, and how an annual sweep keeps it in check.
Read more →The Ohio Valley winter is hard on chimney masonry, and freeze-thaw is the reason. Here is how the cycle works, what it does to a Loveland chimney, and how to stop it before it forces a rebuild.
Read more →The cap is the cheapest part of a chimney and one of the most important. Here is everything a cap protects against, and the expensive problems that follow when it is missing or rusted out.
Read more →Relining is a significant job, so it should only be done when the flue truly needs it. Here are the real reasons a chimney needs a new liner, and how to tell whether yours is one of them.
Read more →A chimney rarely fails all at once; it sends warning signs first. Here are the seven signs that tell you a Loveland chimney needs a look before you light another fire.
Read more →The yearly chimney sweep is the most overlooked piece of home upkeep and one of the most worthwhile. Here is exactly what it does, why it matters in this climate, and when to schedule it.
Read more →Need a chimney looked at? Our Loveland crew documents the chimney with photos and quotes it clearly, and backs it in writing.