A chimney chase cover, also known as a chase pan, is a metal covering that sits on top of a chimney chase, which is the exterior portion of a chimney that runs from the roofline to the top of the chimney. The primary function of a chimney chase cover is to protect the...
Do you need a chimney sweep and live by a lake or other body of water? How about a chimney repair? If so, Fireplace Doctor Chimney Sweeps has been doing repairs, sweeps, and maintenance near you for over 30 years! We do masonry repairs, install new chimneys, and...
Oftentimes people don't think about their chimneys and fireplaces until it starts to get cold enough outside to use them. People tend to forget that their Chimneys are deteriorating every single day and not only when they are in use. Nobody wants to wait till it's...
You May Need a Chimney Inspection! When buying a house with a fireplace many times banks will ask to have the fireplace inspected. Most inspections are done by a home inspector, however, when it comes to fireplaces, home inspectors are not fully trained and only look...
There are many types of chimneys that I have yet to talk about and their differences. Three of which people may typically think of when thinking of fireplace, masonry chimneys, metal chimneys, and prefabricated chimneys. However, stove chimneys are their breed, and...
The 2021 Hurricane Season is officially here. And when a major storms hits your area, you may encounter some structural damage in your home, including to your chimney. While chimneys are normally able to withstand the elements, they are not indestructible. The fierce...