by Jeremy Biswell | fire safety
The weather is changing outside and we couldn’t be more excited! Cooler temperatures mean that all our hard work pays off, and our customers get to enjoy a nice fire in their well-maintained fireplace. It is good to keep in mind these tips for keeping you and your...
by Jeremy Biswell | Fireplace Options
Pre-fabricated fireplaces have gotten a bad rap over the years as being of shoddy workmanship and poor installation. Those days are all in the past as “prefab” fireplaces have been making a comeback in a big way! Like any other option, there are multiple benefits and...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Information
With such a classic part of your home, it’s easy to forget that your chimney needs to meet modern standards as much as your lighting or kitchen stove. Curb appeal aside, it is important to update your home for the safety of your family and your health. Homes that were...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
The chimney crown is the first line of defense against moisture and other degrading elements. It sits at the very top of the chimney, and sees the worst damage. It is also very difficult to reach. Homeowners typically must climb on to the roof of their home to get a...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
You will want to make sure that anyone working on your chimney is well qualified and has all the proper credentials. Check out these questions you will want to ask your chimney professional.
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Information
In the anatomy of your chimney, the damper is often times the least understood, and most forgotten, component. The two main types of dampers are throat dampers, which tend to be what someone thinks of when the word damper is thrown around, and top mount dampers. We...
by Jeremy Biswell | Fireplace Options
If your heating bills were larger than normal last winter and you are considering upgrading your old masonry fireplace to a new wood-burning fireplace insert to save money this winter, Fluesbrothers Chimney Sweeps recommends you start your shopping process now in the...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
When most people think of summer, the first thing that comes to mind is often air conditioning, and for good reason! Let’s face it: the summer months can be downright miserable if you’re out in the heat for prolonged periods. With this knowledge in mind, the summer is...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
The demand for instant results has been creeping into every corner of our lives for quite some time now. We’re used to smartphone apps that eliminate any wait time we might’ve had for certain services, computer processing speeds and capabilities that would make the...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
In spite of all that goes on inside your fireplace and chimney, both should be virtually odorless; a normal working fireplace will send the smell up and out of the chimney with the draft long before it ever has the chance to creep into your home. In addition, the room...
