A chimney liner is very important for your home’s safety. It protects the people in your house from carbon monoxide poisoning. It also prevents your chimney and the rest of your house from catching fire even if it’s exposed to embers and high heat. Given its importance, it’s necessary for you to know when it’s…

Every year, your home is exposed to different weather conditions, some more extreme than others. These different elements can damage parts of your house including your chimney. For one, the chimney can develop cracks or leaks brought about by the changing temperature, condensation and other factors. This is the primary reason why homeowners like you…

Is your chimney liner cracked or corroded? A damaged liner can be very dangerous as it increases the risk of your chimney catching fire. In this case, getting chimney relining should be on top of your list to ensure your safety as well as that of your loved ones. Nowadays, what reputable chimney specialists use…

It is a must for chimneys to be inspected at least once a year. This is an essential part of ensuring the chimney’s safety and optimal performance. The inspection must include not only the cap, stack and other visible portions of the chimney but also the interior parts. Doing this is imperative since problems inside…

A crackling fireplace is one of the things people associate with the winter season. Even in homes with a modern heating system, the fireplace is still used at least once during the cold months out of tradition. Suffice to say, the fireplace remains an integral part of Irish winters. Some rely on it to keep…

With the winter season beginning soon, preparations on how to keep your house warm should now be underway. On top of your agenda should be your chimney. Just like most homeowners, you are most likely going to rely on your fireplace or stove to keep your abode warm during the cold months. But before you…

Winter is just around the corner. Soon, cold weather is going to envelop the country. Everyone is going to rely on the fireplaces and stoves to keep them warm. This means chimneys, including yours, would be hard at work once again. The question is: Is your chimney ready? While it may be one of the…

Are you thinking of installing a stove in your house? Well, it is about time! Over the years, it has been noted that more and more Irish homeowners are using stoves to keep their houses warm. Experts have been anticipating this shift given the rising fuel prices and growing awareness on environmental issues. By installing…

Your chimney should always be in tip-top condition to avoid incidents that can endanger your property and your life. Did you know that at least a thousand fire incidents in Ireland each year are due to problematic chimneys? Are you also aware that one of the leading causes of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in the…

For many decades, a chimney has been an integral part of many Irish homes. The reason behind this is that, up until five decades ago, a fireplace was the only way for homes to stay warm. Of course, where there is a fireplace, there’s a chimney. Given the abundance of chimneys in the Emerald Isle,…