Bricks and mortar are one of the strongest and most durable building materials. Therefore, a brick and mortar chimney should last for decades. However, one element can be extremely damaging to your chimney – water. Moisture enters the chimney in a variety of ways....
Whether you are renovating a historic home, want a specific style in your house, or just want a fireplace that generate enough heat to warm your entire home, Rumford fireplaces could be the right solution for you! Although Rumford fireplaces have historic origins,...
Many people mistakenly think that fireplaces are fall and winter only heating appliances. While you may not want a roaring fire inside when the outside temperatures soar, an outdoor fireplace can provide more than just heat year round! Adding a new outdoor...
Spring has officially arrived, bringing with it longer days and warmer temperatures. With summer just around the corner, most homeowners are officially finished using their fireplaces until next fall. Because fireplaces are used so infrequently during the warmer...
The arrival of spring brings warmer temperatures, longer days, new growth, and plenty of cute baby animals. Unfortunately, spring is also the season of animal entry into chimneys. In middle Tennessee, there are several different animals seeking solace in chimneys. The...
