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Read more →A huge share of Newark chimneys were built for coal and now carry a modern gas furnace. That mismatch causes condensation, draft trouble, and liner failure. Here is why it happens and what to do.
Read more →Newark is full of two- and three-family homes and rowhouses with shared and side-by-side flues. Here is how those stacks work, where they fail, and what owners of multifamily property need to watch for.
Read more →Creosote is what makes an unmaintained chimney dangerous, and it gets worse the longer it sits. Here are the three stages of creosote buildup, why Newark flues collect it, and how to keep it in check.
Read more →The slow destruction of a chimney's brick and crown comes down to water and the freeze cycle. Here is how it works on a Newark stack, what it looks like, and how to stop it before it gets expensive.
Read more →A general home inspection rarely tells you the real condition of a chimney, and on an older Newark house it can be one of the most expensive systems to put right. Here is why a separate chimney inspection is worth it before you close.
Read more →A wood stove or fireplace insert is a great way to heat a Newark home, but it changes what the chimney has to do. Here is what your flue needs before you install one, and why it usually means a liner.
Read more →Book an inspection and our Newark sweeps inspects, documents, and quotes the job up front, and gets your Newark home safe to burn the right way.