What is Creosote? How to Avoid Creosote in your Chimney Creosote Stages and Removal Process Creosote is often mentioned when discussing chimney concerns, but most of you are wondering, what is it? You might know by now that it’s bad, but that’s usually...
Whether you use your fireplace regularly or not, you should have a professional chimney cleaning and inspection at least once a year. Chimneys are designed to remove harmful gases from your home while your fireplace is in use, but they also work to help other harmful...
Ah, spring chimney inspections! Allergies aside, what better time to be up on a roof and outdoors than on sunny, blue-sky days that are the perfect temperature? If you want to take advantage of our favorite season and have your spring chimney inspection or service,...
Your chimney and fireplace are designed to withstand the test of time if properly maintained and looked after. One of the most notorious variables in determining your chimney and fireplace’s longevity is its level of moisture resistance. A leaky chimney with poor...
While much of the economy shut down over the last year, Southern Chimneys kept providing excellent service to the Atlanta community. Essential Business Executive Order Well, 2020 was…quite a year, huh? By April, all Georgia residents were ordered to stay at home...
Picture this: It is a beautiful, sunny July afternoon. Your air conditioner is humming, you have a tall glass of… Read more: Why Does My Fireplace Smell Like a Campfire in Summer? (And How to Fix It)
Have you been staring at your townhouse chimney wondering whether a summer repair is your financial burden or your HOA’s… Read more: Is It Me or the HOA? The Stress-Free Guide to Townhouse and Condo Chimney Restoration This Summer
The flowers are blooming, the pollen is coating every car in Georgia with that familiar yellow dusting, and the Atlanta… Read more: The Inspection Surprise: How a Chimney ‘Fix-Up’ Can Save (or Sink) Your House Sale This Spring