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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,…

It is necessary for your chimney to undergo regular inspection and maintenance. This is the best way to avoid chimney fires which is fairly common in Irish homes. Reports indicate that there are over a thousand chimney-related fire incidents in Ireland yearly. The National Fire Safety Association (NFSA) says that a chimney survey must be…

You need to have your chimneys inspected at least once a year. This is to determine if the chimney system already requires repair or maintenance service. Only a trusted chimney repair company should be tasked to perform the inspection to ensure that problems are correctly diagnosed. Aside from having experts, a trusted service provider also…

Like most homeowners, do you schedule deep cleaning of your house in spring? If you do, please do not forget cleaning your chimney. Cleaning and inspecting chimneys of Dublin homes should be done in spring. This may be an unorthodox move given that most schedule this task in autumn, but there are several benefits of…

Chimney relining is the process of re-installing a liner in the flue. The liner is basically what covers the inside of the chimney. It is made from non-combustible materials such as clay, aluminium or stainless steel. Is chimney relining necessary? Yes, it is very important. In fact, in some countries, lining flues is mandatory. In…

A problematic chimney is something homeowners like you should never ignore. In fact, if you noticed that it’s not working well, you need to have it checked right away to protect your family and property from harm. Remember, a malfunctioning chimney can increase carbon monoxide levels in your house as well as cause fires. According…

Any damages to your chimney should be addressed immediately. This does not mean though that you should be hasty in selecting a company offering chimney repairs. More importantly, please do not opt to fix the problem on your own. It is not uncommon these days for homeowners to go the DIY route to repair existing…