by Aaron Woodward | Feb 26, 2020 | water damage
Your chimney system is designed to work constantly while the fire is burning and when it’s not. As the fire burns, the gases and other pollution produced by the flame are vented through the flue and exits through the top of the chimney. When the fireplace is not...
by Aaron Woodward | Jan 17, 2019 | water damage
Masonry chimneys are some of the oldest types of chimneys. If you own a historical American home, you likely have one in your home. Your masonry is built for strength and integrity, and it’s made to last many lifetimes. One thing that can shorten the expected lifespan...
by Aaron Woodward | Aug 10, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair, masonry repair, water damage
Many homeowners happily use their fireplaces for years, naively assuming that their chimneys are in excellent working condition. That is, however, until a leak happens. The most likely culprit is water damage to the chimney structure, which can be caused by a number...
