by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Water damage from summer thunderstorms can wreak havoc on your chimney, and it could end up costing you thousands of dollars to fix it. It’s always better to prevent chimney leaks in the first place, than to deal with the eventuality; that’s where waterproofing...
by Lou Curley | Mar 24, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Today’s homes are more efficient than ever. They’re sealed almost airtight because homeowners know how to winterize. We often seal up all of the windows, doors, and other areas where fresh outdoor air can enter in effort to heat our home. What most people don’t...
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Water causes very serious issues that may lead to chimney collapse if they are not taken care of properly. You can, however, prevent water damage to the chimney by ensuring that it is properly waterproofed, inspected, repaired, and cleaned on a regular basis....
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimney is one of the most important parts of your house. It allows you to run the heater or build a fire in your fireplace without endangering your family with dangerous CO2. But since you really don’t think about chimneys unless they are broken,...
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A leaking chimney means trouble for your fireplace and for your home as well. Water penetration can damage the structure of your chimney, and cause it to deteriorate fast. If you think you may have a chimney leak, don’t wait to have it checked. Many people try...
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
If you think that the heat generated in the fireplace means that water will not be a problem you are wrong. One of the first things any qualified chimney sweep will recommend is waterproofing the structure. This is not an unnecessary expense; it is actually...
