Three Critical Tasks That Need Annual Attention
As summer activities dominate your schedule, it’s easy to forget about chimney inspections and put off cleaning until fall. But now is the best time to get your chimney cleaned and inspected — well in advance of the cooler fall air when you might want to use your fireplace again. And regardless of the services […]
How to Remove Soot Stains
If you have a fireplace, you also likely have soot stains on the hearth, mantle, and any other surrounding surfaces. And that’s OK. A minimal amount of soot — the result of incomplete combustion during a fire — is normal for wood burning fireplaces. But the build-up of this black residue can be unattractive. Cleaning […]
Ensure your Flue is Efficient, Safe
The flue liner is an integral part of your chimney. Not only does it help regulate airflow to the fire — resulting in efficient, warm fires — it serves as a vent that ushers out toxic gases from the home, keeping you and your family safe.
Fireplace Facelift
Remodeling your fireplace to keep up with home fashion trends can be a costly endeavor. But there are many ways to update your fireplace for far less than the cost of a complete remodel.
Holiday Greetings – 2016
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year when friends and family gather ‘round the fire to keep Jack Frost from nipping at their nose.
Curing a Smokey Fireplace
Your fireplace is a great way to offset your heating bill and offers a relaxing atmosphere in your home. But smoke billowing into your home from the fireplace can quickly ruin any ambiance and make your fire unbearable and dangerous.
Holiday Greetings – 2015
With the holiday season now upon us, all of us at <a href=”https://mcpchimneyservices.com/about-us/” target=”_blank”>MCP Chimney</a> and Masonry wish the very best to you and your family. We know the holidays mean gathering with those you love around a warm fire, reminiscing about the year and looking ahead to the next. And it’s a time to […]