by Lou Curley | Dec 26, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Finding water or moisture inside your chimney is never a good thing and it is a problem that you will want to solve sooner than later. Thankfully, there are only a few reasons why your chimney could be leaking, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to get to the cause of...
by Lou Curley | Nov 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
All areas surrounding the chimney and other flues on your roof must be watertight or you will start to notice water damage on the ceiling or walls inside your home. Two of the most popular sealants are silicone and polyurethane. Both work very well, but you...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The DIY concept has become so popular among homeowners that many of them take on jobs they lack the technical expertise to handle. Chimney inspection and cleaning easily fall into this category, and the potential for danger from fires or flue gases should cause...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The hearth protects your flooring and walls from fire. Most hearths are bricked boxes that have few stylistic qualities unless you take the time to add them. The functionality, after all, is what the builder is going for. Consider building your own hearth for...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
There are multiple issues that you may not notice right away in your chimney. Those issues include a buildup of creosote, a damaged liner, and crumbling masonry. However, there is one issue that you may catch early on, and that would be a problem with your damper. If...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You’re probably familiar with the game Two Truths and a Lie. Today we’re going to tell you two chimney myths and one truth. See if you’re chimney-savvy enough to know the difference. We’ll tell the tales as they’re originally told, and then wrap it up in the...
