Guides
Straight answers to the questions East Side homeowners actually ask — before the first fire of the season.
Redmond gets a 6.8-month wet season and overcast skies three days in four in December. What that does to brick, and when a water repellent is worth it.
July 16, 20266 min read
A gas fireplace burns clean, but it still needs upkeep. A task-by-task checklist for Redmond-area homes: what you can do, what a technician does, and permits.
May 27, 20266 min read
Redmond is not a hard-frost town, yet brick chimneys here still spall. The reason is saturation. What the temperature records show and what to look for.
March 24, 20266 min read
Inspect every year, sweep when the soot reaches an eighth of an inch. How that national rule plays out in Redmond, with burn bans and wet firewood.
February 18, 20266 min read
A $99 on-site inspection beats guessing. Book a real open slot and we'll tell you exactly what your chimney needs — in plain English, with photos.
