by James Owens | Oct 30, 2020 | Chimney & Water Issues
Water-related issues can bring on a long list of stressors for chimney owners. Excess moisture causes bricks to crumble, wood to rot, metal to rust, and clogs to form, and the longer these problems continue, the worse they will get. Because of this, regularly...
by James Owens | Feb 11, 2019 | Chimney Information
What’s the strongest structure in your home? Hopefully, the whole house is pretty sturdy, but it does seem as though the last thing standing would be the mortar and brick chimney system. It is extremely durable and long-lasting, but that doesn’t mean that nothing can...
by James Owens | Mar 10, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Your fireplace is beautiful and useful and your chimney is one tough piece of masonry. However, even these things can have issues. One of the more common problems that can occur with your chimney is water leaks. Is your chimney is leaking? If so, it can cause damage...
by James Owens | Jan 31, 2016 | Chimney Information
Masonry chimneys are built to last a lifetime; however, this does not mean that they do not need routine maintenance services. The bricks and mortar that are used to construct chimneys are porous and can absorb water. Every time it rains or snows, water will penetrate...
