by c4cadmin | May 19, 2021 | Chimney
Intensive studies and years of research suggest that there are approximately 10,000 species of birds around the globe. It doesn’t matter how cute and innocent they may look; they can end up causing a severe problem for most homeowners. For example, they can...
by c4cadmin | Feb 11, 2021 | 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 brick usually begins as small structural cracks on your chimney and grow bigger until your chimney’s entire surface starts...
by c4cadmin | Jan 4, 2021 | Chimney
Chimney Repair Service 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 homeowner’s insurance policies...
by c4cadmin | Dec 23, 2020 | Chimney
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 year-round? Is it challenging to re-light if I turn it off? Like...
by c4cadmin | Nov 3, 2020 | Chimney
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. Unlike wood fireplaces, they are not...
