06 Jan How To Remove Creosote?
Some homeowners may become tempted to burn through creosote buildup with a blowtorch. But the National Fire Protection Association advises against this method. This is...
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05 Jan What is Chimney Flashing and Why is It Important?
A chimney is a structure that provides for the safe and efficient removal of smoke from a fireplace or wood-burning stove. Give importance to the...
04 Jan What is Tuckpointing and Why It’s Necessary on Chimneys?
Tuckpointing is necessary when the front or exposed side of your chimney has lost its original brick pattern. This occurs over time due to exposure...
03 Jan Chimney Flashing Repair Process
Chimney flashing repairs are a frequent chimney service. They come in various shapes and sizes. But they all have the same goal – watertight chimneys. A...
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...
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....