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Chimney Safety Starts with the Right Firewood

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  Key Takeaways Constructing a Firewood Pile That Would Impress a Tree Cutter Safeguarding Firewood: Ensuring Warmth and Pest-Free Environmentally Friendly Firewood: Protecting the Earth One Piece at a Time Appropriate Equipment for Firewood Readiness Building a Firewood Stack That Would Make a Lumberjack Proud Creating a firewood stack that would impress even the toughest lumberjack is like a game of adult Tetris. You don’t just throw logs together and hope for the best. Oh no, my friend! You must channel your inner architect and engineer, balancing aesthetics and functionality. Aesthetics, because let’s be real—nobody wants a wonky stack resembling something out of a bad horror movie. Functionality, because that precariously leaning tower of logs can turn against you at any moment, potentially launching a rogue log like a cannonball at your barbecue party. Begin with a solid foundation. Level ground is a must; you wouldn’t want your carefully arranged masterpiece collapsing like ...

Chimney Sweep Newark NJ | Professional Chimney Cleaning, Inspection & Repair Services

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Chimney Repair: How To Tell If You've Got A Chimney Problem

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  A chimney is not something we think much about in modern times. Many years ago the fireplace was a central and functional part of the home. Today, a fireplace is mostly used to enhance a romantic evening or to complete the traditional holiday season look and feel. However, if you have a masonry chimney you can save substantial money by inspecting it on a regular basis. Masonry chimneys are very tough items being made of stone or brick. However, over time, the mortar between the brick or stone slowly breaks down resulting from exposure to the elements. This is perfectly normal but you need to repair the mortar periodically to prevent serious damage from occurring. As the mortar breaks down, water is able to cause progressively more damage to the chimney. Sections of the chimney will need to be rebuilt and, in extreme cases, the chimney may need to be torn down if neglected for long periods of time. This is expensive! You can avoid this by repairing the mortar through a process cal...