Being a homeowner goes hand-in-hand with home maintenance. We have all had to do a few projects or chores around the house to keep it in good shape. One area of the home that is often neglected is the chimney. It is easy to forget about doing chimney maintenance because most homeowners do not even know it is required. After all—it is a solid part of the home. And, many of us don’t even know how to identify where or if our chimney is damaged. At Quality Fireplace, we believe that fire safety and chimney maintenance is crucial for every home. That is why we put together this shortlist of the mo ..read more

A Chimney Cap That Fits Many of your needs can be met by having a chimney cap. The worry at night when you hear scratching in your chimney will be no more. But choosing the right cap has everything to do with the type of chimney you have. To figure this out, survey your chimney from a safe location (do not try climbing out on your roof!) and count the number of flues. They will look like a square of stone or one or two metal pipes. Write down a good description of each. Try to be detailed in your notes — you could even shoot a picture on your phone to provide better information, this is the i ..read more

By Glenda Taylor and Bob Vila Your home’s roof is its first line of defense against storms and extreme weather, be it a foot or more of snow dropping from the sky overnight or high winds that tear through the town. When homeowners place blind faith in their roof and neglect it completely until the first sign of a leak appears in the ceiling, they could already be facing much larger problems—unwanted structural issues, mold growth, or damaged insulation, for starters. Spare yourself a headache down the road by having your roof periodically inspected. When to Schedule Roof Inspections After a h ..read more

We found this article by Bob Vila really insightful about things you should know about roof inspections.  To learn more about the importance of yearly checkups for your home’s roof please click the link to Bob Vila’s website for more information.  If you are ready to have your home’s roof inspected  call today, 262-786-4411  All You Need to Know About Roof Inspections Don’t underestimate the importance of this yearly checkup for your home. By Glenda Taylor and Bob Vila | Updated Oct 20, 2020 2:15 PM Your home’s roof is its first line of defense against ..read more

A Chimney Cap That Fits Many of your needs can be met by having a chimney cap. The worry at night when you hear scratching in your chimney will be no more. But choosing the right cap has everything to do with the type of chimney you have.  To figure this out, survey your chimney from a safe location (do not try climbing out on your roof!)  and count the number of flues.  They will look like:  A square of stone  Or  One or two metal pipes Write down a good description of each.  Try to be detailed in your notes — you could even shoot a picture on your phone ..read more

Learn how we are still able to provide our chimney and fireplace services during the COVID-19 outbreak. As an essential business, we work hard to continue to provide our services so your home can stay safe from chimney/fireplace damage. Click here to contact us for a chimney or a fireplace inspection, cleaning, or maintenance.   The post COVID-19 Update: How We Are Taking Extra Precautions as an Essential Business appeared first on Quality Fireplace and Chimney Services ..read more

Learn about how we provide different services and leverage our qualifications to help with any chimney/fireplace needs. We also talk about the updates happening with COVID-19 and how it will impact different events. Watch this video to learn more! Do you need fireplace or chimney services? Click here to get on our schedule!    The post How Quality Fireplace and Chimney Services Satisfies Our Customer’s Needs! appeared first on Quality Fireplace and Chimney Services ..read more

A Chimney Cap That Fits Many of your needs can be met by having a chimney cap. The worry at night when you hear scratching in your chimney will be no more. But choosing the right cap has everything to do with the type of chimney you have.  To figure this out, survey your chimney from a safe location (do not try climbing out on your roof!)  and count the number of flues.  They will look like:  A square of stone  Or  One or two metal pipes Write down a good description of each.  Try to be detailed in your notes — you could even shoot a picture on your phone to provide better informati ..read more

No matter who installs or provides maintenance to your chimney, water erosion is always going to be your WORST enemy. Wisconsin winters can hide shards of ice in our rooftops that create long-lasting water damage effects. Additionally, harsh rains and unmanaged chimneys cause natural erosion that is simply unavoidable. In a previous blog, we identify some of the most dangerous types of chimney damage and how to prevent it from costing you in repairs. Of course, water is the main component for unnoticeable damage to a chimney. We have developed our way of finding and fixing all types of chimney ..read more

Being a homeowner goes hand-in-hand with home maintenance. We have all had to do a few projects or chores around the house to keep it in good shape. One area of the home that is often neglected is the chimney. It is easy to forget about doing chimney maintenance because most homeowners do not even know it is required. After all—it is a solid part of the home. And, many of us don’t even know how to identify where or if our chimney is damaged.  At Quality Fireplace, we believe that fire safety and chimney maintenance is crucial for every home. That is why we put together this short list of ..read more