Chimney safety tips, maintenance guides, and answers to the questions homeowners ask us most. Written by our certified crew.
A Level 2 inspection usually gets ordered for escrow or after a chimney fire, but the same camera scan and attic check tell you whether your chimney is a weak point once fire season conditions set in. Here is what the report actually covers and why timing matters.
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Creosote is fuel sitting inside your flue, and fire season conditions are exactly when that fuel load matters most. Here are five signs your chimney has accumulated more than it should, and what each one means for your risk this season.
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A chimney cap does more than keep out rain and raccoons. Its mesh screen is a spark arrestor working in both directions, containing sparks from your own fire and keeping outside embers from finding a way in. Here is what that protection actually involves.
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How you build and manage a fire changes how many embers and sparks it produces, not just how much heat you get. Here are the habits that improve efficiency and reduce ember output at the same time, ahead of the driest months in Pasadena.
Read MoreCreosote is the leading cause of chimney fires year round, but the surrounding conditions during fire season change what a small ignition source can turn into. Here is how creosote forms, its three stages, and how to keep it from becoming a hazard.
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Choosing between gas and wood involves more than ambiance and convenience once you factor in ember output, no-burn day restrictions, and how each system holds up during the driest months. Here is how the two compare for Pasadena homeowners thinking about fire season.
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