by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Jul 10, 2019 | Carbon Monoxide
Smoke is the natural byproduct of the combustion process due to the water content of the wood you are burning. When you cut a tree to use for firewood, it’s important to let it cure for at least six months. If you buy wood, it’s even more difficult to know how long...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Jun 26, 2019 | Chimney Sweeping
It’s easy to put things off until later, especially if it’s something you don’t want to do. There are some jobs that seem too major to undertake. You might think they will take too long, or they are just too hard to do. Sometimes it’s because you have so...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Jun 17, 2019 | Chimney Draft, Damper
It’s funny how sometimes the littlest parts can play a huge role in making sure that things work correctly. For example, If a ship didn’t have a rudder, you could not control the ship. Without a tiny little apple seed, we would not have apple trees. In your fireplace...
by Derek Hannah | May 30, 2019 | Masonry Repairs
It’s time to start thinking about getting your house ready for summer. After a long winter of staying indoors, it can get mighty dingy. In fact, with the whole family cooped up in the house during snowy weather, things may have broken. If so, it’s time to take...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | May 16, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
Now that winter is over and the weather is warm and sunny, many people love being outdoors. Maybe you would like to hit the Worcester Art Museum, check out Bancroft Tower, spend time wandering around Old Sturbridge Village or take a relaxing walk around Cascading...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Apr 30, 2019 | Chimney Masonry, Uncategorized
Do you have some big jobs that need to be done, now that the spring breezes are blowing? Maybe you need some cement work done or a re-shingling job. One spring job that you need to take care of every year is getting the yard cleaned up. Sometimes that yard work can be...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Apr 15, 2019 | Chimney Sweeping
It’s finally springtime in Massachusetts! It seems as though the snow is melted and flowers are starting to peak through the ground. What a beautiful reawakening of nature, and what a wonderful time to live in Worcester, Massachusetts! At Firesafe Chimney Services, we...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Mar 29, 2019 | Chimney Leaks
Fire and water are two of the most damaging factors to your chimney structure. However, these are also the two of things that your chimney comes in contact with the most. So how can you protect your chimney from the damaging effects from these two things? The best...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Mar 14, 2019 | Chimney Masonry
When you think about your home, the one structure that seems pretty indestructible is the chimney. Even when you see pictures of old homes that have come down due to age, weather conditions, or fire, the one part that is always left standing is the chimney. So there’s...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Feb 28, 2019 | Waterproofing
When it rains, you need to wear a raincoat and boots and carry an umbrella to stay dry. Why wouldn’t you do the same for your chimney, an important appliance that can be severely damaged by water? Through waterproofing services that we can provide, your chimney...
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