There’s a chill in the air. And the nighttime is lit by the bright moon on a clear night. But tonight, there is no light outside and it seems darker than usual and even a little chillier. Oh, that’s right. It’s supposed to rain. As you hear the drops begin to fall one by one on the roof, you decide to turn on the TV and cozy up on the couch. But that still doesn’t feel right. Somethings wrong. You realize you need the fireplace. A little extra light and warmth should do the trick. The TV sound is low, and as you get up to go to the fireplace, you hear drip… drip… drip.
What is that Sound?
As you open the doors to the fireplace, you see a wet spot, splashing against the logs. “What is that?” Oh, it is the sound of dripping water coming from above. Or at least it looks like water. Yes, yes, you tell yourself. It has to be water.
Is It Too Late?
But is the weather too cool for Superior Chimney to come out and find the leak? When the weather gets too cold, masonry work comes to an end. But don’t panic, we work year round and can do many things to stop a water leak, outside of masonry season, when it is too cold to work with concrete and mortar. Which means… call Superior Chimney today to get your appointment scheduled.
There’s nothing worse than the sound of dripping water, in other words, a water leak as it means there’s something wrong with the chimney outside. It could be there is masonry missing between the bricks or stones. It could also mean that there are hairline cracks in the chimney concrete slab that covers the chimney. However, let’s not forget the flashing seal that could have come away from the chimney letting the water make its way in. Of course, the easiest to spot is the chimney cap. Is it missing? Tipped over from the wind? These are a few common times water can come in to the home.
Don’t Be Spooked
Superior Chimney can help get your exterior chimney checked before the water makes its way in. In our 14-point inspection / chimney sweep, it makes it easy for you to understand the steps we take in order to ensure the safety of your fireplace and home. As our certified technicians complete the inspection, we then walk you through the results showing you photographic evidence of the health of your chimney system and (if) any issue(s) have come up. The more you know about the health of your chimney and knowledge of proper care, the longer the fireplace will perform for you without issue.
How to get Started?…
Call Superior Chimney at 877-244-6349 to schedule up your chimney repair and chimney inspection so you can have a warm and safe winter and not hear the sound of dripping water.
