Mortgage holders have numerous alternatives for gas or wood-consuming chimneys, yet the decisions can be to some...
Types of Chimneys
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Month: August 2020
Let’s Talk Chimney Odors
Is there an awful stench originating from your chimney? Odds are, your home has Stinky Fireplace Syndrome. The scent...
What is a smoke chamber?
What does it do? A smoke chamber is located directly above the firebox, it's a part of the fireplace that the average...
What type of mortar should I use?
Contrary to popular belief, there's not just one type of mortar for chimneys. The most common type (as well as the tone of the oldest) being fireclay mortar which is a normal cement mortar mixed with dried organic material. Followed up in popularity by a refractory...
A First Class Chimney Company
When working in the chimney industry as long as we have you amass a large reputation. Here at SootAway, we pride ourselves on our customer's safety, honest pricing, and the quality of our work. What other companies seem to forget over the years is that...
Chimney Sweeping History
1600's - 1800's Chimney sweeping is a practice that dates as far back as the early 1600’s. Chimney sweeping and maintenance became in high demand more than ever after The Great Fire of London in 1666 due to more regulations being put into place. One of which was...