The holiday season is your fireplace’s time to shine. A fireplace can help you keep your crowd warm, but it is also the focal point of many holiday decorations—even serving as a backdrop for family photos. While you’re making it look its best for the holidays,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...