When homeowners find water leaking onto their ceilings and walls, their first reaction is often to call a roofer. However, the source of the leaking may be coming from your chimney, not the roof! Oftentimes homeowners with suspected leaky roofs will spend thousands of...
Water is often your chimney’s worst enemy. Although they were built to withstand the elements, chimneys and fireplaces can be badly damaged by moisture, especially if the damage is not caught and repaired early. Leaky chimneys and water damage can also lead to other...
Chimney and fireplace technology continues to make advances, helping homeowners save money and run their appliances with maximum energy efficiency. One such chimney component that continues to grow in popularity is the top sealing damper. What is a top sealing damper?...
Although fireplaces make a beautiful addition to any home, a certain amount of upkeep is needed to ensure they remain in top working condition. One of the most important maintenance items homeowners can undertake is the care and repair of their fireplace masonry....
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...
