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Turn Your Fire Upside-Down
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=9] Modern EPA Certified wood burning appliances are designed to burn wood with minimal emissions. But it’s possible to burn wood cleanly and efficiently in a fireplace or a fire pit. Taking a little time to lay a top burn fire will result in a long burning fire that releases fewer Read More »
Waterproofing A Masonry Chimney
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="10"] Among the myths that abound regarding chimneys is the notion that a masonry structure is waterproof. While it is true that bricks and mortar are sturdy and durable when properly put together, they are also susceptible to damage from water penetration. Bricks and mortar readily absorb water, but Read More »
Rejuvenating A Chimney Exterior
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="11"] ChimneySaver is a siloxane based water repellent that repels water while remaining vapor permeable. This allows moisture produced in the chimney to escape, rather than being trapped inside the bricks. ChimneySaver is applied with a low pressure sprayer. It’s amazing how a chimney changes over time. Because chimneys Read More »
Common Construction Defects – Chase Covers
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="12"] Manufactured fireplaces are very common in newer homes. These fireplaces are inexpensive and fairly easy to install, so are a favorite with builders looking to cut costs. A manufactured fireplace vents through a metal chimney. This chimney is unsightly sticking out of a roof, so it is usually Read More »
Correcting Common Construction Defects- Water Penetration
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=13] Believe it or not, most chimneys are not built properly. Some may say that that’s just my opinion, but my opinions are based on published standards from the National Fire Protection Association, the International Code Council, and the Brick Industry Association. Of all the common defects we see in chimneys, improper Read More »
Supaflu Day 4
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=14] The final day was not really a whole day’s worth of work. We removed the crown forms and finished the crown. This involved smoothing the edges of the concrete and cutting down the foam that’s wrapped around the flue tiles. The concrete was coated with an acrylic sealant Read More »
Supaflu Relining Day 3
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="15"] The Supaflu had hardened overnight, so it was time for the finishing touches. The tube was deflated and removed from the flue, revealing the new Supaflu liner. The smoke chamber needed some smoothing, and after some quality time with wood chisels and rasps, it looks pretty good. After the smoke Read More »