by Nick Wagner | Jul 20, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Many national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend that homeowners have their chimneys professionally inspected. The most important reason for this recommendation...
by Nick Wagner | 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...
by Nick Wagner | Jul 21, 2015 | Water Damage
If you have a masonry chimney, you may already know how badly water can damage the bricks and mortar. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) even states that water is the greatest enemy of masonry chimneys. Aelite Chimney Specialties understands how and why...
by Nick Wagner | Jul 18, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Masonry
As your chimney care company, Aelite Chimney Specialties spends a lot of time thinking about prevention. We sweep your chimney to prevent excess creosote buildup, to help prevent fire hazards. We inspect your chimney to stay ahead of damage, so we can help prevent...