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HOA Resident's Guide for Identifying, Dealing with Chimney Damage

Chimney fires are very dangerous, and are usually caused by build-up of a material called creosote, which is generated from a sooty chimney. Learn more...

July 12, 20174 min read

Chimney Repair & Masonry

Important Questions to Ask a Masonry Contractor Before You Hire

There's a lot of risk associated with certain home service contractors, so before you hire a masonry contractor to repair your chimney, ask these questions!

June 30, 20173 min read

Chimney Repair & Masonry

Chimney Crown: One of the Top Most Important Elements of Your Chimney

Since it protects your chimney's masonry from water damage, the chimney crown is one of the most important elements to maintain for longer chimney life.

June 22, 20173 min read

Chimney Repair & Masonry

Understanding the Importance of Roof Flashing

Did you know? Roof flashing is very important for waterproofing and protecting your home at a very vulnerable spot: where the shingles meet your chimney.

June 14, 20174 min read

Liners, Caps & Chimney Parts

Choosing the Right Chimney Material for Your New Home

How do you know the right chimney material for your new home? Consider both design aesthetic as well as functionality. Here are some common types...

June 14, 20174 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

Spring & Summer Chimney Maintenance Tips

Your fireplace may not be blazing during the spring and summer, but you should still ensure it’s well-maintained to avoid serious problems in the future.

May 16, 20173 min read

Liners, Caps & Chimney Parts

The Complete Anatomy of a Chimney

Recognizing and understanding the various parts of a chimney can help in your efforts to keep it clean and efficient. For a basic introduction, check out this complete…

May 10, 20174 min read

Chimney Cleaning & Sweeping

An Essential Guide to Creosote

Using a chimney on a regular basis creates residues called creosote and soot that need to be cleaned regularly for optimal functioning and for the health of your…

May 7, 20175 min read

Liners, Caps & Chimney Parts

Time for a Chimney Liner

The chimney liner is actually a very important part of the chimney. The function of a liner lies in fireplaces where solid fuels, gas and oil are burnt.

July 28, 20163 min read

Fireplaces, Stoves & Inserts

Should You Compost Wood Ash?

With winter quickly approaching, homeowners are about to fire up their fireplaces for the long haul. One question remains: what to do with the wood ash?

September 30, 20152 min read

Fireplaces, Stoves & Inserts

How to Safely Clean Your Wood Fireplace

When Summer starts so does summer cleaning. Get started on cleaning your fireplace so it's fully functional in the Winter!

June 28, 20153 min read

Chimcare News & Local Service

Top Chimney Service in Portland

If you need chimney services in Portland, look no further than Chimcare. We provide a number of services to keep chimneys in the greater Portland area running safely…

February 19, 20153 min read

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