Chimney leaks can eventually cause a lot of damage to your chimney. Here are the seven most common places on your chimney where water damage can occur. […]
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How to Clean a Chimney
Clay Lamb
AsktheChimneySweep.com….Educational Videos
AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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Latest posts by Clay Lamb (see all)
- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
Ever wondered what exactly a chimney sweep does? This video will tell you by offering you a quick overview of the most common tasks of a chimney sweep. […]

Why Buy Gas Logs?
Clay Lamb
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AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
Whether you have lived in your home for years or are building a new one, deciding between a solid fuel burning appliance versus a gas burning appliance can be a difficult decision. I view gas logs as having four major pros, beauty, convenience, minimal maintenance, and fuel price security. These four factors make installing gas […]
Protect Your Family From CO Poisoning
Clay Lamb
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AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
Carbon monoxide is a huge health risk associated with any kind of home heating appliance as well as many other kinds of appliances. Knowing how to protect your family from this fatal gas is extremely important and can be lifesaving. Despite increasing safety standards and a generally strong reputation for gas heaters, people still do […]

Overlooked Gas Log Considerations
Clay Lamb
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AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
When most people are taking a look at gas logs for purchase, they mainly consider whether the logs are vented or vent-free and the way that the logs actually look. There are many more considerations that you must take into consideration that some folks may not even know exist. There are many new additions to […]
Two Types of Chimney Fires Explained
Clay Lamb
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AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
A lot of people don’t know it but not all chimney fires are the same, that is, professionals classify chimney fires into two different classes based on differences between the two, and both are generally covered by homeowner’s insurance. You will want to check with your insurance agent to be sure that you are protected […]
What People Don’t Know About Creosote
Clay Lamb
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AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
Creosote is a part of a chimney professional’s day every day, but creosote is not an inevitable part of burning a fire in the fireplace. People often think that creosote buildup occurs whenever a fireplace is used, but this is not the case. There are actually many factors which are preventable that are the reason […]
Winter Safety Checklist
Clay Lamb
AsktheChimneySweep.com….Educational Videos
AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
This winter, fires will be ablaze in fireplaces across the country. The holidays are fast approaching and with the holidays comes the family, the friends, and the parties, and man can it get cold. Make sure that your fireplace isn’t going to cause any problems or be a danger to this season by taking a […]
Factory Built Fireplaces and Gas Logs
Clay Lamb
AsktheChimneySweep.com….Educational Videos
AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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Latest posts by Clay Lamb (see all)
- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
Installing vent-free gas logs into a factory built fireplace (prefab) is a real controversy right now. The fact is that prefabs were meant for use with the damper open and the installation of vent-free logs implies using the prefab with the damper closed. When the damper is closed and the vent-free logs are being operated, […]
Double Decker Smoking Problem
Clay Lamb
AsktheChimneySweep.com….Educational Videos
AmChimney.com….American Chimney Cincinnati, OH
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Latest posts by Clay Lamb (see all)
- How to Install (Prefab Fireplace) Panels - January 23, 2018
- How to resurface your fireplace - January 10, 2018
- Vent Free Appliances (Risks, Considerations, and Operating Tips) - December 26, 2017
So you’ve got a two or more level house, with fireplaces on each level connected by the same chimney flue. Older homes are usually where this situation can be found. A system such as this can cause many problems, including a smoking issue that can be very difficult to fix. Smoking problems that arise from […]