Tag: 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…
  • Level II Inspections: What Are They, and Why Should I Get One?

    April 30, 2018
    In accordance with CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) standards, Wooden Sun highly recommends a Level II (video scan) Sweep…
  • Of Chimney Swifts and Chimney Caps

    April 15, 2018
    It’s nesting season, so that means chimney swifts are back! Chimney swifts often return to the same nesting site every…
  • 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…
  • Fall fireplace checklist

    August 6, 2014
    I can't believe it's August already! We'll be having Labor Day cookouts soon, and then, before you know it, it'll…
  • 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.…