Guides
Straight answers to the questions North Seattle homeowners actually ask — before the first fire of the season.
Once a year, says NFPA 211 as CSIA quotes it. Plus six events that call for a look sooner in Seattle, from an earthquake to a new insert.
July 16, 20266 min read
Seattle rain is frequent more than heavy. What a breathable repellent does for brick, what it cannot fix, and the repairs that have to come first.
May 27, 20266 min read
Four jobs a chimney cap does in Seattle: rain, wind, debris and sparks. The mesh the city code specifies, how long each metal lasts, installed figures.
March 24, 20266 min read
How creosote forms, the 1/8 inch mark for sweeping, and why Seattle's clean-air burning rules double as a chimney fire prevention list.
February 18, 20266 min read
A $99 on-site inspection beats guessing. Book a real open slot and we'll tell you exactly what your chimney needs — in plain English, with photos.
