by Elizabeth Guy | Feb 25, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Commonly seen by our neighbors to the North as well as here in the upper South, spalling occurs when water penetrates a masonry surface, including a brick chimney, and causes chipping and breaking of brickwork or concrete. Freezing temperatures are what causes the...
by Elizabeth Guy | Nov 30, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Although winter has not officially arrived, we have already experienced below-freezing temperatures. Furthermore, the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that this coming winter will be even colder than the past few brutally cold winters we have experienced. As the...
by Elizabeth Guy | Aug 10, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
The kids are out of school, you’re enjoying weekends on the lake, and your neighborhood is a community hot spot for cookouts and pool parties. So why would you think about fireplace maintenance during these warm summer months? Most homeowners only begin to think...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jul 30, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Over 25,000 chimney fires in the U.S. last year were responsible for over $120 million in property damage. Chimney fires can quickly spread into house fires in little to no time at all. No one ever wants to experience a chimney fire, or worse yet a fire in the...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jul 8, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
One of the most critical parts of your chimney is its liner. The job it performs minimizes safety risks and ensures a higher level of performance.
