Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Masonry vs. Factory-Built Chimneys

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For reliable and professional advice regarding the differences between the masonry and factory-built chimneys for the Nashville Tennessee area, All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair will be the perfect company to contact. 

Masonry chimneys are durable and should last the lifetime of your home with proper upkeep, regular cleanings and adequately equipped fixtures. They are however costlier and more difficult to install than factory-built alternatives. Factory-Built chimneys provide a cost-effective alternative, are easy to install and heats your home with minimal effort and cleanup. However, they cannot withstand the lifetime of high heat that masonry fireplaces are capable of enduring, and according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, over half violates codes on clearance from combustible materials due to improper installations.

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Give All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair a call on 615-208-2428, alternatively visit us at 3136 Cloverwood Drive in Nashville, Tennessee 37214. 

Monday, August 11, 2014

Different Types of Chimneys in Nashville

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When the time comes for you to install a chimney in the Nashville area and you are in any doubt about the type of chimney to choose, then head over to All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair in Nashville Tennessee, as they have 12 years of experience in repairing and maintaining of different types of chimneys.The choices of the types of chimneys Tennessee residents have, are mainly between masonry and factory-built, which consists of namely the double-wall, mass-insulated; the air-cooled; and the air-insulated chimneys. The masonry chimney is usually what we picture when we think or talk about chimneys, and they are generally constructed from bricks, concrete blocks, stone and mortar. The factory-built chimneys come in a wide variety of metal and materials, are manufactured in a factory and assembled on site. A double or triple walled metal chimney can be enclosed within a masonry chimney case, a wooden structure, or a side frame for an artistic appearance. A double-wall construction contains insulation between the walls. The air-cooled chimney is a triple-wall construction that allows air between the layers to either dispel heat, or provide insulation in the air-insulated chimneys.


Give All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair a call on 615-208-2428 on advice of the different types of chimneys, or visit them at 3136 Cloverwood Drive in Nashville, Tennessee 37214.