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Chimney Crown Deterioration

Chimney Crown Deterioration

by | May 12, 2017 | Chimney Crown

If you have a masonry chimney, you most likely have a chimney crown at the very top. This essential chimney component covers the opening of the chimney to keep water from entering your home. Because the chimney crown is directly exposed to the elements, it can suffer...
Try Masonry Tuckpointing This Spring

Try Masonry Tuckpointing This Spring

by | 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...
Winter’s Impact on Your Chimney

Winter’s Impact on Your Chimney

by | Feb 7, 2016 | chimney maintenance

As residents of the Chicago area, we are accustomed to dealing with lots of snow and ice every winter. Knowing how to prepare your chimney from the damaging effects of this cold weather is essential, but if you neglected to take care of some preventive chimney...

The Importance of Proper Ash Removal and Storage

by | Jan 6, 2015 | Ash Disposal

If you have a wood-burning appliance, you know that after a fire, you will be left with ashes and ash residue left behind that will need to be correctly removed and stored. If you are unaware of the proper ash removal and storing procedures, you could end up with a...