by Michael Schock | Jan 21, 2023 | Award Winners
Advance Chimney Specialists is beyond thrilled and honored to have won the Torch Award, a prestigious honor given out by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for demonstrating exceptional commitment to ethical business practices and customer service. As a chimney and...
by Michael Schock | Dec 13, 2022 | Christmas Trees
After the presents are unwrapped and the decorations are taken down, you’ve got a tree to dispose of. If you enjoyed a live Christmas tree this season and are fortunate enough to have a wood-burning fireplace or stove in your home, burning your tree might seem like an...
by Michael Schock | Nov 16, 2022 | Fireplace Safety
As the holidays approach, you want to be thinking about the delights of family and home, creating cozy spaces to escape winter days, and gathering with friends – not home hazards. Yet, practicing good fireplace safety is a task for all seasons. And while it may...
by Michael Schock | Oct 17, 2022 | Witches Crook
Some chimneys out there have a slight bend built into them. Sometimes this bend is visible, but it is often built out of sight in the attic. This bend is known as a witches crook and, when homeowners discover them, they tend to have a lot of questions…...
by Michael Schock | Sep 13, 2022 | Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Are you in the process of buying or selling a home? If so, you’ll need to schedule a level 2 chimney inspection. A level 2 chimney inspection is more extensive than a level 1 and is typically required when there are changes to the structure of the fireplace (adding a...
by Michael Schock | Aug 15, 2022 | Chimney Fires
Chimney fires pose a serious threat to homes and families, and doing what you can to avoid them is imperative. Creosote is one of the primary reasons why chimney fires happen which means, to prevent fires from bursting out in your chimney, it’s crucial to have...
by Michael Schock | Jul 11, 2022 | Chimney Inspection
Owning a chimney offers a lot of benefits – but it also requires a lot of responsibility. You’ll need to make sure that your chimney is properly maintained and cleaned before the start of your burning season to ensure it operates safely and efficiently....
by Michael Schock | Jun 16, 2022 | Top-Sealing Damper
Fireplaces can significantly boost a home’s interior value, and they can play a big role in heating your home during the colder months, allowing you to lower your heating bills in the process. Because of this, investing in professional chimney and fireplace care is a...
by Michael Schock | May 25, 2022 | Fireplace Updates
Over the coming months, you may want to look into fireplace update options for spring and summer. However, you may not know quite where to start and, though you probably have a budget in mind for the perfect upgrade, it would be good to know if it’s enough....
by Michael Schock | Apr 8, 2022 | Chimney Leaks
It’s officially springtime, and we’re definitely experiencing those classic spring rains throughout the Pittsburgh area. And while these rains help to hydrate our lawns and gardens before the hot summer months, there are other areas of your home that...
Recent Comments