Did you get a chance to read the article from yesterday entitled, “Water Outside, Water Inside”? We were waiting to find out the results of the Superior Chimney visit to my neighbor who was experiencing water leaks in the fireplace … Continue reading
Water Outside, Water Inside
That big red blob on the radar screen brought lots of joy to my grass, trees and flowers. There’s nothing like Mother Nature’s sprinkling system that can take brown grass back to green in a matter of minutes. I couldn’t … Continue reading
Think Warm, Think Chimney’s
It doesn’t matter if you use your fireplace or not, most often, your chimney is the highest point on your home, and the most exposed to the various weather elements of wind, rain, sleet, and snow. As this spring is … Continue reading
Chimney Liner. A Short Order.
Wow, doesn’t this look nice…light color brick, a smooth finish to the masonry, concrete top in a bright white color. Wait… What’s that coming out of the top? Coming out of the chimney crown or that bright white color in … Continue reading
Spring cleaning is upon us!
I must say, he was a good sport about this picture. The picture was not from a chimney cleaning, rather from a dryer vent cleaning. Superior Chimney went out to a home to service the dryer vent. As with most … Continue reading
Roller Coaster of Spring Temperatures
You know summer is coming when Six Flags opens its doors…which starts on the 14th…FYI. The roller coasters are the favorite with the twist and turns, gaining speed until you feel out of breath. I know this past week was … Continue reading
Spring Storms – Chimney
The storm that passed through this week made a mess. I went outside to begin working on the clean-up. I walked around the house picking up numerous branches, twigs and debris to find a piece of steel and some steel … Continue reading
Crates as a Chimney Cap? Doesn’t really help.
Got your attention? Thought so. It’s not fake, it’s not stock photography. There are homes in Chicago and the surrounding areas with crates, and even shopping carts placed over the top of the chimney. The main reason for the extreme … Continue reading
Chimney Flashing: A Source for Chimney Leaks
You probably think we’re crazy for talking about chimney leaks as January was one of the driest months in history. Actually, this is probably one of the best times to get the chimney checked for leaks, especially the chimney flashing. … Continue reading
Rain, Freeze, Thaw…Repeat
The absence of snow these past 3 weeks was a well needed break. Certainly, didn’t think rain would be taking its place, especially in January. But it did. Not only did it rain, but the rain turned to sleet, froze, … Continue reading
