Protect Your Home and Loved Ones: Address These Common Chimney Issues Now
Chimneys play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of any home with a fireplace or heating system. However, these important structures can face a range of issues that require professional repair to avoid further damage or safety hazards. One common...
5 Easy Ways to Tell if Your Chimney Needs Repair
Chimneys are an essential component of any home's heating system, and they play a crucial role in keeping your home warm and cozy during the colder months. However, like any other part of your home, chimneys can deteriorate over time, which can lead to various...
Leaky Roofs: What Can You Do?
Whether it’s a small drip during heavy rains, or a discoloration in your ceiling, you can tell when your roof is leaking. Even a small leak in your roof can eventually lead to big problems in your home, including flooding, falling debris, property damage, and injury....
When Do You Need Chimney Maintenance?
There are many stats out there with various recommendations on when/how often to have your chimney cleaned. Some say once a year, others say every 3-4 months, etc. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, all fireplaces should be cleaned out when the...
Types of Masonry For Your Home
If you are thinking of installing a masonry project in your home, whether it’s a wall or other structure, you should know there are different types of masonry to choose from. The Different Types of Masonry Rubble Masonry This type of masonry does not use dressed...
How Often Should You Get Your Chimney Swept?
It's easy to forget maintenance some fixtures, especially if they're on the outside of your house…all the way up on the roof—no matter how attentive you are when it comes to cleaning your home. So, if you haven't already, add your often-overlooked chimney to your...
What Are Chimney Caps and What Do They Do?
What Is a Chimney Cap? Chimney caps are the protective coverings at the very top of your chimney. They are typically made of copper or steel mesh and are available in various styles to match the design of your home’s exterior. Sitting on top of the mesh ring is a cap...
Why is My Chimney Stained White?
If your chimney looks like the image above, with white stains across it, then your chimney may be in urgent need of repair. What’s the White Stuff On My Chimney? The white material which appears on brick is a powdery mass of minerals called efflorescence....
Summertime is Chimney Time
Most people associate chimneys and fireplaces with winter. That makes sense since you use your fireplace when it’s cold, of course. But summer is important for chimneys, too! So, why is it better to have your chimney serviced when the weather is warm? There are...
The 101 on Chimneys and How They Work
Your home’s chimney might just be a part of your house you only think about when it starts getting cold. However, it’s important to ensure its proper functionality for the safety of you, your family, and your home. Types of Chimneys There are two main styles of...
Roof Maintenance: Can I Do It Myself?
Roof maintenance is a necessary task for all homeowners to have completed, regardless of if they're new homeowners or have had the home for several years. Here are some tips to noticing roof damage early, what you can do to be proactive, and other improvements. Aging...
Wood Stove Maintenance: What to Know
Keeping your wood stove burning efficiently is an essential aspect of keeping your home safe. Operating any heat source without proper preparation and safety precautions can be severely damaging to the home and dangerous to its occupants. Here are a few tips to keep...