by elegantfire | Feb 11, 2021 | Chimney
How to repair spalling brick on the chimney? Spalling is when the bricks on your chimney start to deteriorate to the point where chunks of it start falling from your chimney. Spalling usually begins as small structural cracks on your chimney and grow bigger until your...
by elegantfire | Jan 4, 2021 | Chimney
Does homeowner’s insurance cover chimney repair? At Elegant Fireside, one of the most common questions we get asked is, “will my homeowner’s insurance cover these chimney repairs?” The short answer is, it depends. There are many different types of...
by elegantfire | Dec 23, 2020 | Chimney
Is it safe to keep the pilot light on the gas fireplace? Most gas fireplaces operate with a standing pilot light. But what does a pilot light do? Is it ideal for turning it off during the warmer months? How expensive could it be to keep your pilot light going...
by elegantfire | Nov 3, 2020 | Chimney
Do you have to service a gas fireplace? Every house owner knows that wood fireplaces require regular cleaning to get rid of carbon-producing and ash. But there is a bubble of doubt when it comes to whether the increasingly popular gas fireplaces have the same needs....
by elegantfire | Oct 28, 2020 | Chimney
Do Plumbers Repair Gas Fireplace? Gas fireplaces serve as decorative as-well-as for room heating purposes, making them one of the most sought-after home features people adore. Demand for gas fireplaces have been on a constant rise in the market. Almost 70% of all...