How to Waterproof Your Chimney

waterproof chimney
Summer is almost over in Eugene and that means the rainy season is right around the corner. When it comes to home maintenance, chimneys are often neglected or simply overlooked. Water damage is the most common reason why chimneys need to be repaired. By not conducting regular maintenance, e.g. chimney sweeps and chimney repairs, you
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Signs That It’s Time for a Chimney Repair or Replacement

chimney repair or replacement
Your chimney plays a very important role as it directs heat, fumes, and dangerous gasses safely out of your home.  If your chimney becomes damaged to the point that it can’t do its job, you are putting you and your family in danger of a house fire or a carbon monoxide leak. That’s why it’s
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Summer is the Perfect Time for a Chimney Sweep and Inspection

Summer Chimney Sweep
Take advantage of the warm and dry summer months and put your annual chimney sweep and inspection on your to-do list! While some people will put it off until the cooler months, summertime is actually a great time to get your chimney cleaned, and the Oregon Chimney Guys are here to help. Here are some
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How to Choose Which Heating Stove is Best for You

Choosing a heating Stove
Heating stoves are more efficient at actually heating up a home than traditional fireplaces and are usually more environmentally friendly as well. The type of stove depends on the kind of fuel it uses and normally you can’t interchange one fuel for another. Once you decide on a type of stove — whether it’s a
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Chimney Inspection Checklist: Common Chimney Defects to Look For

Chimney Inspection Checklist: Common Chimney Defects to Look For
Keeping your chimney in tip-top shape is of utmost importance if you have a fireplace or stove. Chimneys are meant to vent out the combustion gasses from your home, and if your chimney isn’t working properly, then you put yourself at risk for potential hazards such as house fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Hiring a
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Fireplace Inserts vs. Traditional Fireplaces: Which is Best for Your Home?

fireplace insert
Some of you may wonder what the difference is between a traditional fireplace and a fireplace insert. At Oregon Chimney Guys, we specialize in all your chimney and fireplace needs and can give you some insight on both great options.
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Chimney Inspections When Buying or Selling a Home

chimeny inspection buying selling home
 Chimney inspections are extremely important when buying or selling a home. A fireplace adds value to a home but if it isn’t in working condition, isn’t structurally sound or hasn’t been cleaned in a while, then it can become a fire hazard that can negatively impact the value of the home.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning 101

Dryer Vent Cleaning
Here at Oregon Chimney Guys, we’re not only your local chimney sweep. We also understand the importance of getting your dryer vents cleaned annually.
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Professional Roof Moss Removal: Treatment and Prevention

The removal of moss from a roof.
Oregon Chimney Guys not only specialize in chimney sweeping, wood stove installation and dryer vent cleaning, we also specialize in moss removal! Moss thrives in damp shady environments and can wreak havoc on your roof. Being in the rainy Pacific northwest, your roof is susceptible moss growth. However, there are steps to take to treat
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Chimney Sweep History: Evolution of the Fireplace

Fireplace Evolution
In cooler parts of the world, such as our own Eugene, Oregon during winter and fall, fireplaces are frequently used as heating sources in many homes. However, fireplaces in recent times have become more design and architectural focused than they have in the past. Before electricity and central heating in homes, fireplaces were essential to
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