by Black Velvet Chimney | Sep 14, 2018 | CSIA Certification
Whenever there is a significant problem, it’s important to check out the credentials of the person you’re hiring to take care of it. Whether you’re getting your car repaired, or having your appendix removed you want to make sure you hire the best. If you’re looking...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Aug 31, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
As every chimney owner knows, it’s extremely important to have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually. There are many things to look for, such as creosote build-up, rusty dampers, cracked chimney crown, damaged flashings, or crumbling mortar. When you have your...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Aug 14, 2018 | Chimney Leaks
Water is useful in so many way such as nourishing your crops or the grass, but it is very damaging to buildings and your chimney. Your chimney is especially vulnerable to the weathering of precipitation over time. It can cause your chimney to breakdown, or even cause...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jul 31, 2018 | Chimney Drafts
If you are a chimney owner, then it’s very important to understand draft. You know it has to do with the efficiency of your fire, but do you understand how it works? Did you know that there are products you can install to help with proper draft? When you...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jul 17, 2018 | Chimney Masonry
Summer is the best time to get your chimney checked out because of timing and scheduling, proper conditions for chimney repairs, and many other benefits. Summer is when you are probably the least busy, and that’s when we are the least busy too so we will have...
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