by Christina Robinson | Feb 27, 2017 | Freeze/Thaw Cycle
While your fireplace is keeping you warm from the cold temperatures outside, winter weather may be damaging your masonry. Freezing temperatures combined with snow, freezing rain, and harsh winds can cause damage to your chimney. However, there are several ways that...
by Christina Robinson | Feb 10, 2017 | Chimney Safety
In freezing temperatures, many of us use fireplaces to keep our homes warm inside during cold months. Because winter is the heaviest use period for our fireplaces, it’s important to ensure safety all season. The following tips can help you and your family safely...
by Christina Robinson | Jun 10, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
With the higher temperatures outside, very few families use their fireplaces during the warm summer months. Because of this, it can be extremely disconcerting when sudden, strong chimney odors occur. This leaves many homeowners wondering, “Why does my chimney smell in...
by Christina Robinson | Apr 28, 2016 | Animal Removal, Chimney Maintenance
Located in beautiful Memphis, Tennessee, Coopertown Services has been proudly serving our friends and neighbors in Shelby County since 1978. As the area’s oldest and largest chimney sweep company we have deep ties to our community and are proud to live and work in the...
by Christina Robinson | Feb 29, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Whether it’s water in the firebox, a moldy smell when you open the damper, or water damage to walls and ceilings, a leaky chimney can show itself in many different ways. No matter what symptoms are showing, it is important to identify and fix the source of the chimney...
