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What Type of Damper is Best? Pros and Cons of Each

Do you ever think about your chimney damper? Choosing the right one can really make a difference in your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and chimney protection. On the surface, dampers are simple components, but the...

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Is It Time to Replace Your Chimney Liner?

Chimney liners are one of the most important pieces of your chimney system, but they're also one of the most overlooked. They're out of sight, making it difficult to know when they need repairs or...

How Waterproofing Can Save Your Chimney

Chimney waterproofing is a relatively simple job, but it starts paying big dividends the moment it’s finished. Approved Chimney of Hackensack, NJ, does a lot of chimney waterproofing projects throughout Bergen County, NJ, and we’d...

Are You Using Your Damper Correctly?

Your fireplace is the heart of your home. When using it, you don’t want to have to deal with smoke coming into your house or the fire alarm buzzing from the smell. Proper control and...

Spring is Right Around the Corner: Chimney Checklist

It might be hard to believe with the winter we’ve experienced, but spring is almost here, and that means it’s time to get out and see what Mother Nature has done to your home, particularly...

Have a Hearth! Valentine’s Day Decorations for your Mantel

Valentine’s Day is special for many, so why not decorate? There is no need to go overboard. A simple mantel decoration will surely bring in the holiday spirit of love. Valentine’s decor does not have...

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How a Chimney Cap Can Save Your Chimney

Chimney caps sit at the very top of chimneys and aren’t given much thought – until there’s a serious problem. As simple as the component is, it can prevent several issues that can seriously damage...

Is Your Chimney Affecting Your Indoor Air Quality?

Active chimneys are responsible for a variety of air-quality issues. The biggest concerns are smoke, carbon monoxide and mold. Advanced Chimney of Hackensack, NJ, would like to explain how a chimney can contribute to these...

What Freeze-Thaw Cycles Can Do to Your Chimney

When temperatures drop below freezing and then warm back up, the potential damage to a leaky chimney can range from minor to serious. Approved Chimney deals with a lot of water-damaged chimneys in the Hackensack,...