While the days are getting warmer and many of us are getting our homes ready for spring, it is also a great time to check your wall, soffit vents, and chimney boxes for any signs of bugs and/or critters. You would not want to happen upon a yellowjacket nest in the height of summer nor …
If you live in an area with cold, snowy winters, nothing sounds better than a warm evening around the fireplace. However, there are a lot or parts that contribute to the chimney completing its job safely and effectively, and the chimney cap is the final piece of that puzzle. Plainly put, the chimney cap serves …
Sometimes, it’s just good to cut to the chase and give the people what they want: an area-by-area checklist of symptoms that are a result of poor ventilation. No? Well, contrary to popular belief, moisture doesn’t simply stop existing when we can’t see it. In fact, one issue some homeowners face is when they receive …
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We’ve talked before about properly maintaining your HVAC system as we move into the cooler months, but there is one phenomenon that occurs during the winter months that most homeowners overlook: humidity. Left unchecked, humidity levels over 60% can wreak havoc on your drywall, foster the growth of mold and mildew, and destroy your belongings. …
During the dog days of summer, little is worse than having your HVAC system go out. Unless it also happens to include diagnosing and repairing your system when the temperature outside begins to climb. To prevent a critical failure of your HVAC system at the absolute worst time possible, it is important to perform regular …
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Are you finally ready to pull the trigger on that attic renovation? Or have you purchased a home recently, only to discover that your roof and attic have been subjected to moisture damage? As much as we may not like to think about it, proper attic ventilation is crucial in not only allowing warm air …
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So, you moved into a house with a fireplace? Perhaps you built one yourself, thus fulfilling your life’s work? Whatever your circumstances may be, we at FAMCO understand the comfort that comes with fireplace ownership, as well as the importance of keeping said fireplace safe for consumption. Regardless of what the situation is between you …
The average homeowner may not think too much about their attic.For many, it’s just another storage vessel to catch all of the extras we tend to hang onto. However, neglecting its core function as an in-home environment regulator can cause all types of problems regardless of where you live, such as: Roof rot Ice dams …
Water. We can’t live without it for more than 72 hours. Our bodies are practically made completely with water, since it is 75% of our cells by weight. But, the last thing you want is water on the loose in your home. While we may need water to live, we definitely don’t want water in …
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It’s always nice to have a fireplace. There is a certain joy to hear the crackling of a thick log and there is a warmth that only a roaring fire can provide. The downside to having a fireplace in your home is that maintaining a chimney properly can be expensive and time consuming if you …
