The holiday season is the time for your fireplace to be the star of the show. It’s the focal point of the living area, has its own set of holiday decorations, and is the backdrop of many traditions and even family photos. In order to get the most out of your fireplace...
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Beware of Hidden Storm Damage From Hurricane and Nor’easter Storms
Our service area of Jacksonville, Florida has been battered this summer by tropical storm systems, and there is more to come. While hurricane season is typically categorized as being from June to November, Nor'easter storms are just starting. Nor'easter storm systems...
Storm Damage Repair
One thing that many homeowners try to prepare for is hurricanes. This is especially true if you live in Florida. How many homeowners are prepared for more than one hurricane? How about two hurricanes and one tropical storm in one season? Our customers in Jacksonville...
National Chimney Safety Week
The first National Chimney Safety Week was in October of 1978, and it was the first recorded celebration of chimney sweeps in the US. Although we at Hudson Chimney are celebrating National Chimney Safety Week this year, it isn't about us. As certified chimney sweeps,...
Reduce Energy Bills this Fall by Adding Energy Top Dampers and Cleanout Doors
Did you know that your fireplace may be costing you money, even when it's not in use? Your chimney may be the reason for that warm draft in the summer months that have you cranking up the A/C. It can cause structural damage and water damage if neglected, and should be...
How Your Annual Inspection Can Prevent House Fires
Your fireplace is designed to hold your fire, and your chimney is designed to vent it. These two parts of the chimney system are made to work together. When both parts work correctly, the fire should be safe and efficient. When even one part of the system falls...
Get Ahead Of The Crowd And Make Your Fall Inspection Appointment Now
Have you already had your chimney swept, inspected, and properly closed out for the off-season? If so, you've probably enjoyed the summer knowing it's ready for burn season. Do you still have chimney work to be done? Schedule now and avoid the fall rush! Avoid the...
A Home Inspector Is Not Necessarily A Chimney Expert
To protect all parties and provide full disclosure to the prospective buyers prior to making the purchase, a chimney inspection should be scheduled. When a home-buyer finds their dream home, they want to know exactly what they're getting. A standard home inspection...
Is It Time For A Chase Cover Replacement?
Own a prefabricated chimney? Instead of a masonry chimney, crown and cap, you use a chase and chase cover! A chimney chase is a chimney with wood, metal, or vinyl siding in which the prefabricated chimney is inside this covering. The chase cover, or chase pan, is the...
Install a Chimney Cap to Keep Birds and Animals Out
Your chimney works constantly to vent harmful byproducts from your home, and it's efficiency can be greatly affected by outside factors. The chimney cap is the remedy. The cap is designed to keep outside factors from getting in! It literally caps the top of the...