by Paul Bianco | Jan 11, 2022 | Chimney, Fireplace, Uncategorized
What is a prefabricated (prefab) fireplace? Prefabricated fireplaces, or prefabs for short, are manufactured metal fireplaces that are built offsite and installed by a chimney technician or contractor, usually in new homes as they are being constructed. In Vermont... 
by Paul Bianco | Dec 16, 2021 | Fireplace, Uncategorized
Common Hidden Issues with Fireplace Construction At Chimney Savers we perform thousands of fireplace inspections and cleanings each year. During these inspections, most homeowners envision us checking the damper area, chimney top, and chimney liner. But many don’t... 
by Paul Bianco | Jan 26, 2018 | Fireplace, Chimney
On a weekly basis we get phone calls from homeowners across New England who are frustrated and confused. They typically have pre-1900’s New England Colonial and Federal-style homes, and want to bring their original fireplaces back into working condition. Usually they... 
by Paul Bianco | Oct 14, 2017 | Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, Maintenance, Safety
Paul Bianco, owner of Chimney Savers, has been running the family business with his father for many years. Bianco has a team of experienced chimney technicians and masonry artisans in his employ who are licensed to provide a full range of chimney cleaning and repair... 
by Paul Bianco | Jul 17, 2017 | Fireplace, Maintenance
As I meet with hundreds of members of the wood-burning public each month, I find that creosote is one of the most misunderstood topics relating to their stove. Many customers, especially those burning older non-catalytic stoves, assume that creosote is just a normal... 
by Paul Bianco | Jul 17, 2017 | Fireplace, Maintenance
Fireplace smoke chambers have recently become a hot topic among homeowners (no pun intended)! Working on a minimum of four chimneys a day for the past seven years has given me plenty of time to think about and discuss the topic. First, we need to understand a little...
