It’s National Fire Prevention Week! In collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Approved Industries is helping customers’ Charge into Fire Safety’ by raising awareness about the hazards associated with electronic devices powered by...
Typically, the highest point of a home, the masonry chimney, is exposed to the elements, battling Mother Nature against rain, wind, snow, and UV exposure. At the top, the chimney crown acts as the sentry,...
Your chimney is a porous masonry structure that is constantly exposed to rain, snow, and high humidity. These weather conditions lead to chipping, flaking, and cracking. Unlike other waterproofing agents that merely coat the surface,...
When kept clean and structurally sound, your chimney will efficiently vent combustion gases, including carbon monoxide exhaust from your home. The venting of these gases and other harmful contaminants is what allows you to safely...
The smoke chamber is an essential part of the chimney where the combustion gases from burning wood in the fireplace are compressed for efficient venting up the flue and out of the home. However, this...
You can tell a lot about a masonry chimney just by looking at the brickwork or stonework. However, there is one crucial component you cannot see with just a cursory exterior overview, and this is...
The basic anatomy of a chimney has remained essentially unchanged for centuries. However, new advancements in technology are making chimneys safer, more efficient, and easier to maintain. Approved Industries is leading the way with Thermocrete,...
A crackling fire on a chilly evening is one of life’s simple pleasures, but hidden dangers can form within your chimney’s masonry walls every time you light the fireplace or ignite the stove. One of...
Every year, thousands of homes are damaged and destroyed by fires that begin in the chimney. These fires also cause hundreds of injuries and fatalities. But homeowners and family members aren’t the only victims; hundreds...
The chimney liner is a vital component that significantly reduces the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning when using your fireplace, stove, or any gas or wood-burning heating appliance. When you ignite the fireplace,...
