The Best and Worst Types of Wood to Burn in Your Fireplace — And Why It Matters

August 18, 2025 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

There’s nothing like the warmth and crackle of a real wood-burning fire. Whether it’s for ambiance or home heating, your fireplace can be a cozy focal point — but only if you’re burning the right kind of wood.Using the wrong firewood can result in excess smoke, poor heat output, creosote buildup, and even dangerous chimney fires. Below, we break down the best and worst types of wood to burn — and why choosing the right firewood is so important for your safety and comfort.Best Types of Firewood for a FireplaceThe best wood for burning is seasoned, dry hardwood. These woods burn longer, cleaner, and produce more heat with less smoke.1. OakOak is one of the most popular firewood choices. It burns slowly and produces steady, high heat. However, it must be properly seasoned — usually 12 to 24 months — for best performance.2. MapleMaple burns cleanly and gives off good … Continued

Why Chimney Inspections Should Be on Every Real Estate Agent’s Radar

July 31, 2025 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

When helping a client purchase a home, your role as a real estate agent is more than facilitating transactions—you’re guiding them through one of the most significant investments of their life. While home inspections are a standard part of the closing process, one crucial component is often overlooked: the chimney.The Overlooked Danger Lurking OverheadChimneys may not be top of mind during a walkthrough, but they play a vital role in both safety and property value. A faulty chimney can be a fire hazard, a source of carbon monoxide poisoning, or an avenue for costly structural damage. That’s why chimney inspections, especially for older homes or those with wood-burning fireplaces, should be a standard recommendation in your real estate checklist.What Can Go Wrong with a Chimney?Here are just a few potential issues that a proper chimney inspection can uncover:Creosote Buildup: This flammable byproduct of wood burning can ignite and cause chimney … Continued

How to Get the Smell of Smoke Out of Your Home

September 29, 2024 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

There’s nothing like cozying up to a crackling fire on a chilly evening. But your evening plans can quickly go awry when you first light that fire, and smoke fills the room. What do you do when this happens? Chimney Champions is coming to the rescue! This happens more often than you might think, so we’ve got some pretty good solutions to get the smell of smoke out of your home.

Why should my chimney be waterproof?

September 7, 2021 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

If you live right here in Jacksonville, FL, then you know we’re blessed with plenty of sunshine and warm weather. However, we’re not immune to the occasional thunderstorm and downpour. If your chimney isn’t waterproof, then you could experience significant water damage in both your stack and your roof. But why is a waterproof chimney necessary if the downpours come and go? Chimney Champions is here to answer this, as well as other commonly asked questions we get from homeowners throughout the area.

3 FAQs about Tuckpointing

March 8, 2021 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

A chimney improves the value of your home, but it’s also a lot of work and responsibility. Chimneys and fireplaces require yearly inspections and regular repairs to keep them operating safely and efficiently. This includes the mortar joints of your chimney. Through the process of tuckpointing, the team at Chimney Champions can keep your chimney looking like new and prevent moisture from getting through. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about this repair process.

3 FAQs About Chimney Sweeps

August 15, 2020 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

At Chimney Champions, we get a lot of questions about fireplaces, chimneys, and chimney sweeps. While safety is our number one priority, so is providing additional education and resources. If you have a fireplace in your home, educating yourself on features and safety precautions is essential. Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive as trusted chimney sweeps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Chimney Champions®

November 20, 2018 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Here are questions we are asked frequently: Are you licensed? How long have you been in business? Will you get on the roof to inspect my chimney? Do I have to attend the service appointment? What kind of report will I get? Do you do repair work? Do you do full home inspections? Do you give free estimates? Can you come out just to measure my chimney cap/chase cover? Can you replace my chimney cap/chase cover without an inspection first? Can you give me a ballpark idea of how much a new chimney cap/chase cover might cost? Can you remove birds/bees from my chimney? Do you have any coupons or military discounts? Can you find my chimney leak? Why should I use your company? Q. Are you licensed?» There is no contractor license for chimney sweeps in the state of Florida; however, our technicians are required to complete rigorous training … Continued

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