{"id":121410,"date":"2023-12-29T14:52:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/?p=121410"},"modified":"2023-12-29T14:52:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:52:25","slug":"chimney-chronicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/chimney-chronicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimney Chronicles: Tales of Historic Chimneys and Their Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that chimneys in the home date back as early as the twelfth century? Between then and now many warm, fond memories have been made alongside a fire. Even before this, fires were enjoyed inside \u2013 sometimes even around an open fire. As you can imagine this wasn\u2019t the safest approach. However, in the dark ages, you did what you had to do to keep warm and cook food for your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-121411\" src=\"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4L6A2540.jpg\" alt=\"Fireplace maintenance in Leawood KS\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/>The Origin of Fireplaces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The birth of what we consider a fireplace coincides with the rise of two-story homes. This took away the option to have a fire simply in the middle of a home and let the smoke rise up and out. Rather, there was a new approach: light the fire in a section of the wall. This way it could rise and leave the home unobstructed with holes made throughout the wall. The smoke was still an issue <a href=\"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/chimney-liner-install\/\">until a flue was created<\/a>. This helped to draft smoke up and out of the home. Some of the more advanced and wealthy homes even installed hoods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14th Century Advancements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once hoods were introduced to the concept, further advancements were made as well. Full, official chimney structures started to be built into the walls of homes, allowing for more advanced and thorough heating solutions. This even allowed for multiple fireplaces to vent through the same flue system. However, at this point, the flue exit was still pretty minimal, and drafts weren\u2019t completely taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16th Century Turning Point<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly, a big push for ventilation improvements came after the Tudor period in England. Lumber and timber supplies became less prominent and more expensive, which meant homeowners were forced to look for alternative sources of heat. The solution was coal. This came with toxic smoke as a byproduct, which begged for more advanced and efficient ventilation systems. Due to the need and throughout the years of technological advancements, the ventilation system continued to improve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-121412\" src=\"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_7969.jpg\" alt=\"fireplace firebox repairs in Overland Park KS\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/>Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, ventilation was perfected, even when wood was back to the main supply, making <a href=\"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/wood-fireplaces\/\">wood-burning fireplaces<\/a> a vital and primary source of heat for many centuries. Even today, in the 21st century, homeowners enjoy fireplaces in the cold months as a supplementary heat source and even for aesthetics. Our ventilation systems are optimized, and we\u2019ve even introduced modern solutions such as gas and electric fireplaces. These allow for ease without compromising the timeless coziness that fireplaces provide for any home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call Fluesbrothers Chimney &amp; Fireplace Today<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluesbrothers Chimney &amp; Fireplace is known in the Kansas City area for its reliable and efficient chimney services. The expert team is known and trusted to perform premium chimney and fireplace services. Between extensive training, certifications, and consistent customer satisfaction, we can get the job done fast without compromising quality. Everything we do from the first call to the finished project; we make sure you are 100% satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your chimney needs service or repairs, contact us today at <a href=\"tel:913-236-7141\">913-236-7141<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that chimneys in the home date back as early as the twelfth century? Between then and now many warm, fond memories have been made alongside a fire. Even before this, fires were enjoyed inside \u2013 sometimes even around an open fire. As you can imagine this wasn\u2019t the safest approach. 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