Planning to Build - Don't Forget the Fireplace

When entertaining there are two rooms that people congregate to the most. The kitchen, if it is before diner, and the room with the Rumford fireplace if it is cocktail time! It only makes sense to put some thought into the fireplace design. With some planning it can be quite the conversational piece.

When Do I Need Chimney Repair?

As a general rule it is best to call in a chimney expert when any of these issues have been discovered as being in need of repair. Meaning that during a visual inspection or a physical inspection, if any of the items below are not functioning properly, it's time to get your chimney repaired.