A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps

  Older homes are known for their character, charm, and unique architectural details particularly the fireplaces and chimneys that are especially sought after when buyers are on the market for older homes. But despite having much of the beautiful original details that made the fireplace a focal point in older homes, fireplaces and chimneys can have underlying problems when placed in comparison to  modern chimney codes . In recent decades, building and safety standards have been updated as fireplace technology has evolved. Older fireplaces are made of different materials and styles than modern fireplace units and were maintained in a different manner. We do not say all this to scare you if you are a homeowner of an older property but rather to make you aware of chimney codes and the special maintenance that may come with owning an old fireplace system. The Formation Of Chimney Codes Building codes have existed since antiquity and some of the earliest known building codes are fo...