Working sweeps' notes for Gahanna homeowners, understanding creosote, handling leaks, reading the signs, and choosing a sweep.
Many chimney fires burn quietly and leave the chimney dangerously damaged without the homeowner ever knowing. Here are the warning signs, what causes them, and how to keep your Gahanna chimney from becoming one.
Read more →Creosote is the buildup behind most chimney fires, and how you burn has more to do with it than almost anything else. Here is what creosote is, why it forms, and how the right firewood and fire habits keep your Gahanna flue cleaner.
Read more →A leaking chimney is one of the most common and most misunderstood problems in central Ohio homes. Here is where chimney water actually gets in, the damage it does, and how to stop it before it reaches the framing.
Read more →A chimney that looks fine from the living room can still be unsafe to burn. Here is how to tell whether your Gahanna chimney is ready for the heating season, and the hidden problems only an inspection finds.
Read more →Chimney work is a safety job, and the trade has its share of bad actors. Here is how to tell an honest Gahanna chimney sweep from one selling fear, and the questions that protect you.
Read more →Gas appliances burn cleaner than wood, but their flues still need yearly attention, and a neglected gas chimney is a carbon monoxide risk. Here is what gas fireplace and furnace venting needs in a Gahanna home.
Read more →One call to a real Gahanna chimney sweep and we gives you one honest assessment and photos of every job, with up-front pricing and no pressure.