Top Home Repair Jobs You Should Never DIY | Apex Chimney Services
March 15, 2020
Determined weekend warriors may be inclined to tackle any home repair job that comes their way in order to save money and learn a new skill in the process. However, there are some home repair jobs that just aren’t worth the risk. Here are some common home improvement jobs that...
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How to Prevent Chimney Fires with Nexus Chimney Services
April 16, 2019
Every year, there are more than 25,000 chimney fires in the U.S., incurring more than $125 million in property damage. In the most severe cases, chimney fires can destroy entire homes and put lives at risk. Sadly, most of these tragedies are preventable, often resulting from a failure to regularly...
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Top Signs You Need a Raleigh Chimney Inspection
April 12, 2019
If you have a working fireplace in your home, it’s essential to have your chimney inspected and maintained every so often. Even if you only use the fireplace a few times a year, buildup of soot and debris can still present a serious threat to your safety. Below are some...
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How to Close Out Your Fireplace for Spring
March 22, 2019
Spring is around the corner and with it the warm weather. With that comes the end of fireplace season and properly closing your fireplace is an important part of being safe and efficient. A few things you can do each year to close your fireplace are: Cleaning the fireplace, and...
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Why Does My Fireplace Have Water in it?
March 1, 2019
If you chimney or fireplace is showing signs of water penetration or damage, there can be several different factors that can cause this issue. Your chimney is missing a cap or cover, without something to cover the top of your chimney water can easily run into your chimney and into...
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What to Prepare for Each Season With Your Chimney
February 20, 2019
Making Sure you’re Using Seasoned Wood Seasoned wood is important because it reduces the moisture buildup and therefore reduces the creosote buildup in your chimney. Wood should be dried for at least 6 months before use to ensure the wood is dry enough for use. Removing Ash Buildup Removing ash...
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Does My Fireplace Really Need Maintenance?
February 10, 2019
Do Fireplaces Really Need Maintenance? “Fireplaces are maintenance free!” This is a very common misunderstandings about fireplaces that homeowners have. Your fireplace is not invincible, and should be inspected annually to ensure that your structure is free of damage. Having your fireplace cleaned and inspected, not only prevents smells from...
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Ways to Minimize Creosote Build-Up
January 6, 2019
Creosote is a natural by-product of burning wood that originates from condensed wood smoke. Because of this any wood burning fireplace will eventually have a buildup of creosote in there chimney. While creosote is unavoidable, there are several ways to slow and reduce buildup as quickly. Making sure your burning...
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What to Expect During Your Fireplace & Chimney Inspection
September 23, 2018
When having your fireplace and chimney inspected annually there are certain things to expect during the process. If a sweep is CSIA certified you can expect quality service each time because the sweep will follow the procedures and codes set forth by the CSIA. During each inspection a sweep will...
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Nexus Chimney Services, LLC Earns BBB Accreditation
April 25, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nexus Chimney Services, LLC Phone: (919)355-6949 E-mail: [email protected] Nexus Chimney Services, LLC Earns BBB Accreditation Nexus Chimney Services LLC is Committed to BBB’s Standards for Trust This week, Nexus Chimney Services, LLC announced its recent accreditation by Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina. As a...
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