Is Your Chimney Ready for April Showers?

by AskTom Posted on April 6, 2012

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring moisture problems to your home. Cracks in the top of the chimney, or the crown, can allow water to seep down into the house. If left unrepaired, these leaks can lead to mold growth and rot, requiring expensive repairs in the future. In winter, those cracks fill with water and freeze, expanding the crack and eventually breaking apart the crown.

CrownCoat applies easily with a brush.
CrownCoat applies easily with a brush.

Fortunately, cracks in chimney crowns are easy and inexpensive to fix. For crowns with small cracks, up to a quarter-inch wide, CrownCoat is a great solution. It applies easily with a brush and comes with a 15-year warranty. ->CrownCoat product page

For larger cracks, CrownSeal is the ideal fix. Applied with a trowel, CrownSeal provides a thick layer of protection for your chimney. It comes with a 10-year warranty, assuring years of protection from chimney crown leaks. -> CrownSeal product page

Chimney Crown Crack Repair CrownSeal Waterproof Coating, FREE Shipping
Before and after applying CrownSeal.

 

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Free Downloadable Firewood!

by AskTom Posted on April 1, 2012

We now have FREE downloadable firewood! Using the latest in fiber communications technology, FireplaceMall.com can now send you a half or even whole cord of firewood right over the internet- for FREE! This downloadable firewood is 100% hardwood, sourced from FSC-certified forests in the United States and has been seasoned for a minimum of eight months. It arrives split into convenient logs, perfect for most fireplaces and woodstoves. Get your downloadable firewood today!

Downloadable Firewood

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Mega Millions Mansion Accessories

by AskTom Posted on March 30, 2012

When you hit the Mega Millions jackpot, you’re going to need some furnishings and accessories for your new mansion. How about some of these sleek, modern items?

Metamorphosis Modern Log Holder
Metamorphosis Modern Log Holder
Free Standing Indoor or Outdoor Allure Bio Fuel Fireplace
Free Standing Indoor or Outdoor Allure Bio Fuel Fireplace
Glass log holder
The Vision Modern Log Holder
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Keeping Bees Out of the Chimney

by AskTom Posted on March 23, 2012

Swarming BeesOver the past couple weeks we’ve received numerous calls from people with bees coming down their chimneys and into their homes. Unfortunately, keeping bees out isn’t as simple as putting some screen over the flue. Screen small enough to stop insects will clog with soot and block the chimney, causing smoke and carbon monoxide to travel back down into the house. The only way to safely keep bees out of a chimney is to install a top damper.

Unlike traditional dampers that are located just above the firebox, top dampers install on the top of the chimney, blocking off the entire chimney with an air-tight seal. With the top damper closed, not only can bees not get in, but other animals like raccoons, squirrels and birds Top Damperwill be denied entry to your home. Keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use and you’ll be bee-free.

If bees have already established a hive in your chimney, you’ll of course want to get rid of the beehive before installing the damper. Read our guide on removing bees from your chimney.

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