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How to Avoid Chimney Repair Scams

Not all chimney sweeps can be like the fun-loving character played by Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins. Besides, what’s more important is to know how to avoid chimney repair scams when you are choosing a chimney sweep company. This issue has been resolved for people throughout the Houston TX and Conroe areas, thanks to Read more…

How to Use Your Damper the Correct Way

The damper is the part of your masonry fireplace system that controls ventilation inside the chimney flue. Problems are avoided when you know how to use your damper the correct way. Below, learn the what, when, why, and how of chimney dampers. For damper installation, repair, or replacement in the Houston TX and Conroe TX Read more…

When Chimney Flue Tiles Crack, Repairs Are Vital

When your fireplace was constructed, cost effective clay tiles were likely used to build the chimney flue. After about 25 years max, you may learn there’s a problem and find yourself asking why chimney flue tiles crack. When deterioration has occurred, chimney flue repair is essential, even if there is only a small flaw. Learn Read more…

Why is Smoke Blowing Down My Chimney?

The primary purpose of a chimney is to remove toxic combustion gases from the home. But you are not alone if you find yourself wondering why is smoke blowing down my chimney? In fact, a smoky fireplace is a common reason people in and around Houston TX and Conroe contact Guardian Chimney Sweep for help. Read more…

Fireplaces and Indoor Air Quality

Fireside moments are among the high points of winter for many, though the issue of fireplaces and indoor air quality can become a concern. Certain problems arise with fireplaces fueled by wood and gas. More specifically, people can suffer health effects from inhaling pollutants caused by wood smoke and ventless gas fireplaces. More details follow Read more…

4 Chimney Services to Schedule in the Fall

In southeast Texas, wintry days cold enough to be deemed “fireplace weather“ can be scarce. Four crucial chimney services should always come before lighting the first fire in winter. Autumn is the last chance to ensure you don’t miss a single opportunity to safely warm yourself next to dancing flames in winter. Guardian Chimney Sweep Read more…

Causes of Chimney Damage & Importance of Masonry Repair

Brick damage may not be obvious from a ground view of your rooftop chimney. However, chimney masonry damage is a common problem, and masonry repair is crucial if you want to prolong the life of your chimney. It is important to call on qualified chimney sweeps for routine chimney inspections and masonry repairs. In the Read more…

Why Are Chimney Inspections Important?

Fireplaces and heating stoves provide warmth and pleasure in winter, but they also present risks that cannot be fully eliminated. If you’ve been wondering “why are chimney inspections important,” the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and other sources have concise answers. Annual chimney inspections are critical because chimney experts check your heating system for Read more…

Spice Up Your Fireplace for Fall

It’s almost impossible for the autumn season to escape notice, between the multi-colored leaves, cooler weather, and pumpkin spice lattes. If you spice up your fireplace for fall, it adds to the delights of the season. Fall also happens to be like a last-minute call for chimney services from Guardian Chimney Sweep if you live Read more…

How to Minimize Costs on Chimney Crown Repairs

When chimney crown repairs are needed, any delay could mean disaster. The white part at the top of your chimney needs to be intact, but it is highly vulnerable to the elements. When cracks develop and chunks of the chimney crown break off, destructive moisture is able to enter the chimney system. The services of Read more…