21 Dec Benefits of Waterproofing a Chimney
Chimneys are wonderful structures as they help to expel fumes and smoke from your home. Unfortunately, as time goes on, it can have damage due...
December 2021
17 Dec Tuckpointing or Repointing: What’s the Difference?
So you have discovered some cracks in your mortar and you need to know whether to tuckpoint or repoint. What is the difference? Tuckpointing is...
16 Dec Chimney Rebuilding vs Chimney Repointing: What’s the Difference?
The difference between chimney rebuilding and repointing is simple. Chimney rebuilding involves completely removing the existing brick, stonework, mortar joints, and so on, down to...
15 Dec 7 Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
When you are like most homeowners, you probably do not think about your chimney until it is time to light a fire. But did you...
14 Dec How Rain Affects A Chimney Without a Chimney Cap?
Rainwater can enter a chimney through the crown and down the flue. When your chimney lacks a cap, this is how rainwater will enter and...
09 Dec Can Chimneys Get Repaired in the Winter?
Just because chimneys are colder does not mean they cannot have repair. A chimney repair company should know how to fix it in cold conditions....
08 Dec Can I Use my Fireplace When it’s Raining?
Many distinct factors, such as location and owner's wishes, control fireplace use. In some places, they prohibit the use of the fireplace when it rains....
07 Dec What To Do? Heavy Rains Means Leaky Chimneys
Many people had their chimneys fixed multiple times, only to have them leak again during storms with high winds and rain. Even though it shows...
06 Dec How Often Do You Need to Clean Your Chimney & Other Little Known Facts
How Often Does Your Chimney Need to be Cleaned? According to the NFPA or the National Fire Protection Association, chimney cleaning or chimney sweeping should be done at least once every year. However,...