Do All Chimney Sweeps Accomplish the Same Thing?
If you enjoy the warmth and comfort of your fireplace, especially during the cold winter evenings in Indianapolis, IN, then you should have your chimney cleaned at least once every year. A botched chimney sweep in could mean a fire. Your Certified Chimney Sweep can check the fireplace flue and the furnace flue. That is a two for one, and then you are done – do not make this more complicated than…
Icy Indianapolis Weather Could Damage your Chimney System this Winter
Indianapolis, Indiana is known for its southern hospitality, delicious barbecue, and great music. But earlier this year, the city broke a new record, and this time it wasn’t for being on the Billboard Top 100 List.
In February, the city made news when it received 4 inches of rain in one day! The epic downpour caused road and school closures due to widespread flooding concerns. These weather…
What to Consider Before Completing a Chimney Rebuild
Your chimney is one of the most vulnerable parts of your Indianapolis home. The siding, brick, and all of the other components of the exterior are protected by the eaves and roofline, while the chimney alone protrudes above the roof and is exposed to every kind of weather—rain and snow, freezing and thawing, and even strong winds, which can all take a toll over time.
Exposure to the elements,…
Fishers Chimney Sweep
Whether you use your chimney every day, or only use it during the cold Fishers winters, it is important that you take proper care of your chimney. A yearly chimney sweep is vital to keeping your fireplace in tip top shape.
When To Request a Chimney Sweep
Although your fireplace and chimney may look clean on the outside, the inside could be harboring dirt, debris, and build up. If not…
Carmel Chimney Sweep
The chilly Carmel nights are perfect for lounging around the fireplace. The warm glow brings together family, friends, and neighbors. While that golden blaze is beautiful to look at, the hidden grime inside your fireplace could be just one ignition away from engulfing your home in flames.
To keep your family safe, it is important to receive a yearly chimney sweep. At B+E, we offer chimney…
What Are Chimney Liner Benefits?
A chimney liner is a critical part of every chimney if you want to ensure that your chimney not only has a longer life span, but that you’re also getting the best benefits and not any of the health dangers from it. Chimney liners come in many different materials, including clay tile, stainless steel, cement, and aluminum. Each different material serves its purpose; however, some materials will…
How to Inspect a Fireplace Chimney
Inspecting and cleaning a fireplace chimney is a dirty job, but is also vital to its lifetime and longevity as a functional piece of your home. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that chimneys and fireplaces should be cleaned an an annual basis. Whether you choose to DIY-it, or hire a professional certified chimney service, here are ways to make sure this process is done safely.…
It’s Time for a New Year’s Chimney Sweep
The start of the New Year isn’t just a great opportunity to make resolutions – it’s also the perfect time to have your chimney swept!
Throughout the year our chimneys can suffer from a buildup of soot, ash, and creosote. Having your chimney swept by a certified professional is the best way to keep your chimney system clean and working safely and efficiently all year long, and below we have…
Why Do I Have a Smokey Chimney?
We get the question often from homeowners, “Why do I have a smokey chimney?”
Most of the time the answer is typically due to a drafting issue.
The chimney is designed and constructed to pull air up, out, and away from the home. However, there are a few common reasons you may be experiencing what industry professionals refer to as a drafting issue, which is when air or smoke is coming back into…
What is a chimney inspection?
A chimney inspection is a service performed to look for buildups and blockages, followed by sweeping to remove problems inhibiting performance. In this article, we will outline what is involved in a good chimney sweep, as well as the three different levels of a chimney inspection that are available to you.
A good chimney company certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, will…