Get Your Damascus Chimney Cleaned Now
An annual chimney cleaning in Damascus and surrounding areas is one of the most important tasks to ensure your system is operating efficiently and safely. A professional chimney technician will thoroughly inspect your chimney, make any repair recommendations, and remove any hazardous creosote from the interior of your chimney. Creosote is a by-product of burning […]
MCP Chimney and Masonry Inc. — Keeping Safe this Holiday Season
Unlike any other time of year, the holiday season is one full of family and friends gathering ‘round a warm fire as the temperature drops outside. The crackle of the fire creates an unmatched ambiance and warmth that often becomes the centerpiece for your get-togethers, and serves as a backdrop to cherished memories for years […]
Develop an Escape Plan and Stay Alive
At MCP Chimney and Masonry, your comfort and safety is our No. 1 concern. We work hard to keep your fireplace and chimney in good working order by providing thorough cleanings and inspections to identify and fix any potentially dangerous issues. But regardless of how safe your chimney is, house fires can still occur and […]
Water In Your Basement? Check Your Chimney
Chimney leaking water into basement? For many homeowners, the connection between the highest point in your home — your chimney — and the lowest — your basement — isn’t always clear. But a damaged chimney can have a dramatic and negative impact on your basement. A damaged chimney can allow water to seep into your […]
Tips to Keep Your Chimney Operating Safely
Too often, when chimney fires occur (and in worst case scenarios, spread through a home) the culprit is one that can be avoided. Homeowners play a pivotal role in the upkeep and overall health of their fireplace and chimney. Dismissing routine maintenance and best practices can have dire consequences. The simple tasks and tips below […]
Lightning Strikes Can Significantly Impact Your Chimney
Lightning has a power that’s completely unmatched. Each bolt of lightning can contain up to 1 billion volts of electricity, and reach a temperature of up to 60,000 degrees, according to The National Severe Storms Laboratory, a federal research facility overseen by NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. While lightning doesn’t always strike the […]
Keeping Safe from Carbon Monoxide
When used safely, a home’s fireplace can offer a wide range of benefits like lowering expensive heating bills and providing wonderful ambiance. The room in which you have your fireplace can serve as a warm gathering place for family and friends to visit and reminisce.
Fire Prevention Week 2016
Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 – 15, is again upon us, and gives fire professionals the opportunity to emphasize the importance of fire safety in the home. Fire safety is extremely important to all of us at MCP Chimney, and is an issue we take seriously all year round. And the work […]
Importance of CSIA Certification
Importance of Chimney Safety Institute of America-Certified Like any service call for you home, you want the most knowledgeable technicians working on your chimney and fireplace. Your fireplace and chimney play a key role in keeping your family safe when burning a fire. And who you hire to perform any maintenance is critical to the […]
Childproof Your Fireplace
Childproof Your Fireplace – What You Need To Know While fireplaces are often safe options to offset high winter heating bills, curious children can get hurt if the right precautions aren’t in place to keep them safe.
Keeping Your Pets Safe
There are few things in life that are as comforting as a crackling fire and curling up with your four-legged friend. But without the right safety precautions, you risk putting your dog, cat, or any other pet, in harm’s way.
Three Common Culprits of Poor Air Quality
Your home is the one place you likely spend the most time. But did you know that along with you and your family, your home is inhabited by particles and gases that can affect the air you breathe?
