by Aaron Woodward | May 25, 2015 | Leaking Roof
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...
by Aaron Woodward | Feb 24, 2015 | Chimney Water Damage
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...
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...
by Aaron Woodward | Mar 2, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair
Having biological growths (i.e., lichens, moss and/or fungi) present on masonry walls is usually an indication that there is excess moisture in or around the masonry. These growths should be removed immediately, as they attract moisture to the masonry surface and hold...