1. Add a Fireplace Summer Cover
A summer cover closes off the firebox opening and keeps the space looking finished. It also blocks warm outside air from entering through the flue and prevents insects or debris from falling into the firebox.
Covers are available in decorative wrought iron, steel mesh screens, and wood-framed fabric panels. Choose one that fits the style of your room.
2. Use the Space for Off-Season Display
A closed firebox is usable square footage. Potted plants, pillar candles, stacked books, or a curated arrangement of objects can turn the firebox into a focal point rather than an empty box.
Keep any display well back from the damper if it is not sealed, and avoid anything that could fall or tip over.
3. Schedule Maintenance While Demand Is Low
Summer is the off-season for chimney professionals. Appointments are faster, scheduling is easier, and any needed masonry repairs cure well in warm, dry weather.
If your fireplace had draft problems, odors, or smoke spillage last season, summer is the time to address them. A professional chimney sweep and inspection takes about 90 minutes and gives you a clean, inspected system ready for fall.
Call Eco Grizzly at (424) 258-9882 to schedule your summer chimney appointment.
