by Nick Wagner | Apr 4, 2016 | Chimney Masonry
Winter weather can be brutally tough on masonry chimneys, especially here in the Chicago area. The bricks and mortar joints naturally absorb water, and when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, any water that is trapped inside your bricks and mortar...
by Nick Wagner | Jun 6, 2015 | Chimney Masonry
Providing superior comprehensive chimney maintenance service to the greater Chicago area, Aelite Chimney Specialties has been in business since 2005. Not only do we sweep and inspect chimneys to prevent dangerous fire hazards, but we also perform masonry services as...
by Nick Wagner | Apr 10, 2015 | Chimney Masonry
After a long, cold winter, we are all definitely ready for spring. Here in the Chicago area, Aelite Chimney Specialties normally spends a lot of time in the spring repairing winter-related damage to the exteriors of chimneys. From water leaks to damaged chimney caps...
by Nick Wagner | Mar 1, 2015 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Masonry
We know it may be difficult to believe, but spring is here, and fireplace season will be slowing down. To be sure your chimney is safe after a heavy usage during a long and cold winter, scheduling your annual chimney sweeping and inspection now is essential,...
by Nick Wagner | Feb 20, 2015 | Chimney Masonry, fireplace maintenance
If you have a masonry fireplace, many important parts make up the anatomy of its chimney. Many homeowners are unfamiliar with these parts and their functions, and when something goes wrong, it can be invaluable to know the names of each part and what these parts do....
by Nick Wagner | Aug 30, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Masonry
Trying to schedule an appointment for your annual chimney sweeping and inspection in the fall can be quite difficult as everyone is thinking about getting his chimney ready for the cold winter months. Contacting a CSIA-certified company like Aelite Chimney Specialties...
