Fire Prevention Week 2025 is October 5-11 and is themed “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, the week is a time for everyone to remind...
We live in a world where just about anything that can be waterproofed gets waterproofed. Thankfully, this includes our chimneys, which can be destroyed by water leaks. American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY, would...
As simple as chimney systems appear to be, a lot can go wrong with them. And a lot of the problems aren’t in places you would typically see. American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY,...
Fireplaces, or some form of them, have been around for as long as people have lived in cold-weather climates. Originally, fires were built solely for warmth; today, we know that fireplace fires can also positively...
Because of their location, chimney crowns are rarely seen. Built as slabs across the tops of chimneys, they pretty much go unnoticed – until they become damaged and problems arise. American Chimney & Fireplace of...
Chimney rebuilding is a serious job that should be done only when there’s no other way to get the chimney into a safe operational state. When rebuilding is required, you should hire a chimney mason...
