by Lou Curley | Jul 26, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimney is an important aspect of your home’s overall visual design. From the time you step foot on the property from the curb, to the interior design flow, the chimney acts as a nice central location. When purchasing a home with a chimney, there is still...
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 | 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...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
When the summer heat and thunderstorms come through the Main Line, the last thing you’re thinking about is how it’s damaging your chimney. Too often, homeowners get very comfortable during the summer and neglect to work within several upgrades, improvements,...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Requesting a home inspection is something that most prospective home buyers do without question. The ability to know that the home they’ve fallen in love with is structurally secure and has no major problems with plumbing, electrical, and even some appliances,...
