by Lou Curley | Jan 26, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
The one thing that is the same between masonry and prefabricated fireplaces is that they both allow us to have wonderful fires. We can sit in front of either one of them and stay warm for hours on end on the coldest winter days. And that might be where the...
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Winter is the time when your chimney works the hardest. With extreme cold on the outside and heat on the inside, the masonry needs to be in good condition for the chimney to function well. Chimney maintenance and repair are usually summer or fall activities....
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney’s must not only endure the ravages of winter, they have to deal with rainy periods as well. This exposure to the elements is the main reason why experts recommend strict chimney maintenance. The problem with moisture exposure is that it is easy to miss....
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Have you ever been to a ghost town or the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy, where complete chimneys seem to be standing amongst the ruins of the rest of the buildings? It is enough to make a person to believe that chimneys can last forever without any problems....
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
You may think that mold can only grow in old abandoned buildings that are not maintained or cleaned. However, that could not be further from the truth. In fact, did you know that you could have mold growing in your chimney right now and you might not even be...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
There are times that chimneys can survive much longer than the buildings that they stand next to. That isn’t surprising if they were constructed properly from masonry and taken care of over the years. However, that isn’t to say that they do not have their...
