by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
People don’t generally think of concrete and brick as porous materials, but they are. Water breaks them down into their base elements and causes a lot of damage over time. Waterproofing the chimney on a regular basis is the only real way to prevent damage....
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney leaks are common in the Delaware County and Main Line areas during the summer months. Homeowners don’t usually notice anything is wrong until they notice that small brown circle in the ceiling or on a drywall wall. The small circle begins to get larger...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Fire Safety
When you have a fireplace in the home there is a possibility something could go wrong if you and your family aren’t aware of some simple safety aspects of fireplace ownership. Safety tips may seem rudimentary at first glance, and in all honesty, some are. For...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
The fireplace is an interesting selling point for realtors and home sellers of all types. You may have fallen in love with the home you’re in because of the fireplace and chimney. There’s something nice about being able to put a fire in place and get the warmth...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Water is very damaging to outside structures, especially the chimney, because it stands up taller than the rooftop. We’ve seen some pretty bad summer storms this year, and your chimney has been right in the damaging path of heavy winds, hail, and rain. Here are...
