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Midcoast Chimney

1 Collins St
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Midcoast Chimney

1 Collins St
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Emergency services offered

Providing complete chimney services for all of Midcoast Maine | Chimney Inspections - Chimney Sweeping - Liners - Caps - Repairs

Providing complete chimney services for all of Midcoast Maine | Chimney Inspections - Chimney Sweeping - Liners - Caps - Repairs

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Hall tile

694 Brighton Rd
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Hall tile

694 Brighton Rd
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40 years of experience

Installation of ceramic,porcelain, marble tiles. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience. Design consultation. Servicing new england.

Installation of ceramic,porcelain, marble tiles. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience. Design consultation. Servicing new england.

Jim Brann General Contractor

38 Farrs Road
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Jim Brann General Contractor

38 Farrs Road
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45 years of experience

Jim Brann General Contractor can supply all of your building needs. With over 30 years experience in fine home building, earthwork, Foundations and Jim is a Master Electrician, Master Plumber and Master Oil Burner Tech with an unlimited license. One stop for all your construction needs saves you money!

Jim Brann General Contractor can supply all of your building needs. With over 30 years experience in fine home building, earthwork, Foundations and Jim is a Master Electrician, Master Plumber and Master Oil Burner Tech with an unlimited license. One stop for all your construction needs saves you money!

Forgotten Stoneworks Inc

767 Western Ave
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Forgotten Stoneworks Inc

767 Western Ave
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46 years of experience

Forgotten Stoneworks sell and installs natural stone from granite to landscape boulders, including lampposts, hitching posts,super flagging, wall rock. We have 4 to 10 employees and use some very experienced subcontractors. We deliver and install all of our products. We install all masonry projects, from elevator shafts to brick bake ovens. We fabricate stone signs, sculpture, labyrinths, pathways.

Forgotten Stoneworks sell and installs natural stone from granite to landscape boulders, including lampposts, hitching posts,super flagging, wall rock. We have 4 to 10 employees and use some very experienced subcontractors. We deliver and install all of our products. We install all masonry projects, from elevator shafts to brick bake ovens. We fabricate stone signs, sculpture, labyrinths, pathways.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a freestanding one in a corner if you’re tight on space. Because pellet stoves don’t get as hot as other types of wood stoves, there only needs to be 3 inches of clearance from the wall on each side. Placing it in a corner should not impact the ventilation—you’ll still need to follow safety precautions by not installing too close to a window. Typically, it’s 4 feet from a window or 18 inches if the stove uses an external air source for combustion. Always check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.

A chimney liner is a good thing to invest in regardless of if you have issues or not. Chimney liners increase the safety of your fireplace. Without a chimney liner, the gasses that get emitted during burning could eventually damage the masonry and create a major fire hazard in your home.  

Costs range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the model, labor, and venting requirements.

While hardwoods are the best woods to burn, a few types of woods should be avoided when burning. Wood that has not had time to season, or “green wood,” should be avoided. The extra water in the wood makes it smoke horribly, which is not a quality you want. Additionally, it’s best to avoid any wood that is manufactured or has been treated, including coated or sealed wood, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood. These woods have chemicals that will be released into your air when burned and can cause health problems.

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

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