by Admin | 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 Admin | 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 Admin | 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 Admin | 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...
by Admin | Oct 28, 2020 | Chimney
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 fireplace products sold today use...
by Admin | Oct 12, 2020 | Chimney
WHAT IS A CHIMNEY CAP? As the term suggests, a chimney cap is a protective covering that goes over the top of the chimney and does what a cap would literally do. It protects the chimney from rain, dirt, snow, and other elements that may enter inside the opening and...
