Category: Chimneys

  • Link Roundup: Types of Repair Work

    September 18, 2018
    At Wooden Sun, we offer a wide variety of hearth, chimney, and patio repair services. Here’s a brief, centralized overview…

  • Chimney Repair

    September 1, 2018
    We’ve posted information about chimney crown repair, chimney swifts, and flue repair in previous entries, but what about the outside…

  • What to Expect: Finding Your Perfect Wood Stove

    July 3, 2018
    Our “What to Expect” series explores some of the factors to consider when you’re purchasing a new wood or gas…

  • HeatShield Flue Repair

    March 15, 2018
    As we discuss on our chimney repair page, an unlined chimney can be very dangerous. Houses built to code since…

  • Fireplace Drafting Problems

    March 14, 2017
    Every fireplace season, we get calls from homeowners reporting that they can't get their wood fireplace burning right, or that…

  • Maintaining your Chimney Crown

    June 4, 2014
    Chimneys degrade from the top down, as the crown at the top of the chimney is gradually eroded by the…

  • Hearth and Chimney Safety

    January 7, 2014
    Hearth and chimney fires are a serious matter, and can cause hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in property damage.…