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The Chimney Pro's Resource Book 

Spiral bound. 102 pages. 2008 By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI  Sample contracts and special wording to keep you out of legal trouble; sample non-compete contract, employee manual, job descriptions,  information to put in your proposals to make them more professional looking; a list of educational resources in the chimney industry, diagrams, descriptions and much more!  A must for any chimney or masonry business! 
$19.95 plus $7.50 shipping
in the Cont. U.S.

The Chimney and Hearth Pro’s Resource Book:
Chimney and Hearth Pro's Resource Book

Paperback. 191 pages.
2010 by Marge Padgitt. Comprehensive resources for chimney sweeps and hearth retailers. Included in the book are diagrams, forms, contracts, a sample employee manual, non-compete contracts, sample estimates for a variety of projects, contract wording, how to put together a professional proposal, marketing ideas, list of industry associations, websites, list of suppliers and manufacturers, and more tools you need in your business! A MUST HAVE for any professional hearth or chimney business owner. Written by an industry veteran and reviewed by an attorney. The author is a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep and NFI Certified Woodburning Specialist, and is the CEO of a chimney contracting and hearth business in Kansas City, Missouri.
Alternative Heating Methods: Presentation CD

By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI.  Ready-made 60 slide Power Point or Open Office presentation for home shows, homeowner meetings, and seminars to teach the public how to increase the efficiency of their fireplace, show the heating methods available, efficiency ratings of appliances, where to find a qualified contractor, and more. Covers open fireplaces; gas, wood, pellet and corn stoves and inserts; and masonry heaters. A great way to place yourself as the professional without blatant advertising.  
You must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or NFI Certified to purchase this CD.
 Available in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.  
$49.95
 
includes shipping in the U.S.
  
Evaluating Chimney Damages- For Insurance Adjusters: Presentation CD

By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI.  Ready-made 125 slide Power Point or Open Office presentation to help you teach insurance adjusters what to look for during an inspection of a damaged chimney. Covers chimney fire damage, lightning strikes, ground movement, explosions, and common misconceptions about chimney damage.  Includes resources for more information.  You must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or NFI Certified with a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry to purchase this CD. Available in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.

$99.95 includes shipping in the U.S.

 
Chimney Inspections 101 for Home   Inspectors: Presentation CD

By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI. 
Ready-made 155 slide Power Point or Open Office  presentation to teach Home Inspectors what to look for during an inspection. This is an introductory course to chimney inspections, Level I and II inspections are explained, Codes discussed, common chimney problems explained, and resources for more training and information are provided.  Increase your professional image without blatant advertising. You must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or NFI Certified to purchase this CD. Available in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.
$129.95  includes shipping in the U.S.
 
Diagnosing and Solving Negative House Pressure: Presentation CD

By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI. This 75- slide Power Point or Open Office presentation will assist you in teaching your employees, homeowners, HVAC, and chimney/fireplace industry professionals about negative pressure.  This program covers what causes negative pressure, how to test and identify neg. pressure, and solutions to the problem. You must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or NFI Certified with a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry to purchase this CD. Available in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.  $59.95 
includes shipping in the U.S.

 

Historic Chimney Preservation: Presentation CD

By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI.

90+ slide Power Point or Open Office presentation for historic preservation meetings and seminars.  Let the public know what their options are regarding chimney restoration methods.  Includes relining methods, fireplace restoration, historic look appliances, mantels, masonry chimney restoration, and maintenance. 
For experienced chimney technicians who are also masons and specialize in this type of work. 

Available in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format. $79.95 includes shipping in the U.S.

  
Green Heating With Masonry Heaters.
 
Open Office Presentation on CD (similar to Power Point).  Get the free Open Office Program at www.openoffice.org.  $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping in the Cont. U.S. Contact us if in a different country.   For professional heater masons who are members of the Masonry Heater Association of North America. 
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4/21/09: FREE MARKETING MASONRY HEATERS 201 PRESENTATION part 1 and part 2 by Marge Padgitt. FOR MHA MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WILDACRES 09 Masonry Heater Association Conference.  Download this presentation file and open it using Open Office- you can get this free program at www.openoffice.org. Open Office is a free software program that is similar to Power Point. Click the part 1 and part 2 links above.


Chimney Photos Disk:
Hundreds of photos of good and bad chimneys and fireplaces, chimney pots, unusual chimneys, damaged chimneys, and more submitted by chimney sweeps all over the world.  Use for promotional materials, demonstrations, etc. These are non-copyrighted photos and you can use them in marketing materials or for instruction. FREE TO CHIMNEY PROFESSIONALS.  Just pay $5.00 shipping and handling.
 

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