Within a single year, your fireplace is exposed to a number of extreme conditions.. These include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, hail, smoke, and corrosive gases, just to name a few. It’s no wonder that the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) suggests...
A good portion of your chimney is exposed to the outdoors, making it vulnerable to the climate as well as the environment. Rain, snow and ice can get into your chimney flue which can lead to bigger issues down the road. Further, chimney flues make a great place for...
You may think that with all the heat that your chimney is exposed to, that fire would be the most damaging element to your chimney structure. However, your chimney was designed to handle heat. In fact, water is one of the leading causes of damage to your chimney. How...
Fire serves many purposes in our lives. It keeps us warm on cold winter days, allows us to cook delicious meals, it heats our water for cleaning and can add ambiance to your home. However, fire can also be dangerous if used in an unsafe manner. We at Hale’s Chimney...
One of the most important components of your chimney is its lining. A chimney liner is an insulated barrier between the flue and the walls of the chimney. A fully functioning chimney liner is essential to the to the safe utilization of your fireplace. In fact, most...
