Saturday, November 9, 2024

Smoking Fireplaces and Negative House Pressure Problems

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Many homes have negative pressure problems—this is common when homes are tightly insulated or in large or multi-story houses. Not enough ma...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

How to Avoid Chimney Fires

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  According to the   U.S. Fire Administration , an estimated 32,200 home heating fires were reported to fire departments within the United S...
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Water is a Masonry Chimney’s Worst Enemy

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Brick and stone are used in construction because of their aesthetic and durability, however, these materials, along with mortar, are suscept...
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Why Santa Uses a Chimney to Enter a House

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  F or generations, Santa Claus has been celebrated in various stories from around the world. Whether referred to as Father Christmas or St....
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Magical Masonry Heaters for Green Home Heating

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  S ometimes old things are better than new, like old houses, historic buildings, and castles. The latest trend in home heating fits into th...
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Chimney Fire in Prairie Village, KS Captured on Camera

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  A chimney fire occurred in February of 2023 in the 4600 block of West 82 nd St, Prairie Village Kansas. The neighbor captured photos of t...

The Benefits of Biomass Tax Credit for Wood and Pellet Stoves

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  High-efficiency wood-burning insert by Regency By Marge Padgitt Homeowners planning to install an alternative heating appliance should rev...