Winter weather can be brutal on the bricks and mortar joints of your chimney. You may have noticed damage such as cracked, loose, or missing bricks and mortar joints on the exterior of your chimney. Not only does this masonry deterioration jeopardize the structure of...
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What Causes Leaky Chimneys?
Although masonry chimneys are typically built to last a lifetime, you should be following the right maintenance routine to combat the common problem of water leaks. Because of the amount of extensive and expensive damage to your home that a water leak can cause, The...
Why Does My Chimney Stink?
Just when you think it is time to forget about your chimney for a few months, you start noticing unpleasant odors coming from it through your fireplace into your home. Unfortunately, smelly chimneys are quite common in the summer. Over our years of working on chimneys...
All About Chimney Liners
An essential part of your fireplace and chimney system, a chimney liner is required by most local fire safety codes and regulations. No matter if you have a wood-burning, gas, or oil heating appliance, your chimney should be lined to work efficiently and safely. At...