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All About Direct Vent Fireplaces
If you have been considering installing a gas fireplace in your home, you have most likely noticed all of the different options available. One of the main questions our customers as our staff at Chim Cheree, The Chimney Specialists is “What exactly is a direct vent gas fireplace?” A great Read More »
Include Your Chimney in Your Spring Cleaning
Spring is here, and it is the best time to call us at Chim Cheree, The Chimney Specialists to set up a chimney sweeping and inspection. First of all, spring is the least busiest time of year for us, so you will not have to wait for weeks for an Read More »
Modular Fireplace Safety
The possible dangers of modular fireplaces has been a hot topic lately in the news due to the recent fire at the home of Ron Rivera, the coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Fire investigators discovered that not only was the fireplace improperly installed on a hardwood floor without a Read More »
Winter Heating Tips: Maximize the Efficiency of Your Fireplace and Chimney
Even though we live in the South, we have been experiencing record low temperatures this winter. Our customers at Chim Cheree, The Chimney Specialists have been asking us for winter heating tips to get the best efficiency out of their fireplaces. When the temperatures drop below freezing, there is nothing Read More »
The Anatomy of a Masonry Chimney
If you have a masonry fireplace, the anatomy of its chimney consists of many important parts. Many homeowners are unfamiliar with these parts and their functions. As part of our duties as Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney sweeps, we at Chim Cheree, The Chimney Specialists like to teach Read More »
Chimney Caps are a Crucial Part of Your Chimney
Consisting of several different components to make it function safely and correctly, one of the most important parts of your fireplace and chimney system is a properly fitted chimney cap which is needed to protect your chimney from water penetration, animal intrusion, and other things. While chimney caps are not Read More »
The Importance of an Annual Chimney Inspection
While the reasons for an annual professional chimney sweeping are obvious, many of our customers do not realize that their chimneys should also be inspected every year by a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney technician. The CSIA follows the chimney inspection guidelines set by the National Fire Prevention Association Read More »