Now that spring is here and summer is just around the corner, the tasks around the house have built up from a long, hard winter. We often ask ourselves, “Do I need to get a chimney inspection this year?” You’ve done the once-over and looked at the chimney. You’ve cleaned out old ash and spent... Read more

Summer storms can be destructive, causing extensive property damage, and New Jersey is no exception. These storms can leave your chimney worse for wear. Why is that important? Read on to find out. Has a Summer Storm Damaged Your Chimney? If you suspect a summer storm has damaged your chimney, you may notice signs of... Read more

Chimney crowns are concrete slabs that cover the entire top of a masonry chimney minus the flue opening. Because of their location, they’re never seen unless someone is up on the roof. But your chimney crown performs a very important job, so it’s in your best interests to inspect it yourself or schedule an annual... Read more

There are so many parts of a chimney. There are so many that it is hard to keep track of what is more important than others. This brings up the question: Is the flashing critical for your chimney? Before we can tackle that question, we have to know what the flashing is. What is a... Read more

Your chimney liner and insulation are probably not a combination you’ve ever considered, but you should. A house is insulated, so why not have a chimney liner? There are some practical reasons for insulating your chimney liner, such as being unable to heat your house in the middle of the icy winter months. An insulated... Read more

Do you know how to properly use your damper? Do you know what a damper is? Each time you use your fireplace; you open a damper when a fire is lit and close it when it is out. If you are like most people, you don’t think any more of it. You should. Understanding and... Read more

It’s that time of year again. The time to think about scheduling your chimney inspection. It has been a long cold winter. There have been storms up and down the East Coast as well as West to East, it has been a turbulent winter. Imagine what your chimney has gone through. Wind, rain, sleet, ice,... Read more

As winter storms come to a halt, there may be concerns of damage to your chimney. A leaky chimney is a main concern at this time of the year. Annual chimney sweep and inspection will help you determine if there is concern for your chimney leaking. Summer will be here before you know it. Summer... Read more

If you know anything about roofing, you know that flashing is vital to protect your roof from developing leaks along the joints and seams. Without it, your roof would become saturated and rot. Did you know that flashing is also vital to chimney’s? Let’s find out why flashing is critical for your chimney. Flashing Basics... Read more

As simple as a fireplace and chimney system looks, there are a lot of ways for trouble to occur during use and even when it’s not being used. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, would like to share some fireplace and chimney safety tips that cover what to watch for and how to address... Read more