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Winter Chimney & Fireplace Leaks

January 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

There are 2 key reasons why chimney’s leak in the winter:

Chimney Liner – Do you know if you have a chimney lining? If not, or if you are not sure, get your chimney inspected right away. If you do have a chimney liner, it may be the wrong size or it’s just seen better days. It’s best to have that inspected and taken care of.
Chimney Flashing – Water can sit in the flashing…then freeze…then thaw…then freeze again with the melted water making its way under the roof shingles and right into your home. Continue reading →

Strong Storms and Chimney Leaks. Time to Get Rid of the Plastic Container.

May 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

As the rain storm came through last night, we all sat in the family room watching Harry Potter for the 50th time…and before Game 1 of the Finals. The volume was turned up a couple of times as the rain … Continue reading →

Rain Storms Reminder: Need to Get the Chimney Leak Fixed

May 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Aren’t you glad it’s spring? Wonderful flowers, green grass and lots of severe rain storms that reminds us that we didn’t get the chimney water leaks fixed from last year. What you didn’t know is that the longer you wait, … Continue reading →

4 Reasons Why Chimney Leaks Show Up in the Spring

March 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

Rainwater has an amazing way of identifying weak areas in and around your home. You can certainly wait until water leaks occur especially from the chimney, or you can get the water leaks identified and repaired before it causes potential … Continue reading →

Have You Ever Experienced Rain in 4D?

October 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

Saturday’s rain was never ending. We pushed through and went to a friend’s house to watch an evening of college football. As the football game played on the vast flat screen right over the mantel of the fireplace, we can … Continue reading →

Spring Storms – Chimney

March 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

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 →

Chimney Flashing: A Source for Chimney Leaks

February 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

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

February 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

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 →

An Unconventional Chimney Leak Produces an Unconventional Response

September 13, 2016 Leave a Comment

It seems obvious that when you have a An Unconventional Chimney Leak Produces an Unconventional Response It seems obvious that when you have a chimney leak, water drips from the outside chimney and ends up in the fireplace inside your … Continue reading →

Chimney Saver: Is it worth the investment?

August 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

A neighbor recently hired Superior Chimney to repair their chimney. Fortunately, the masonry didn’t deteriorate where it would need to be rebuilt. Instead it needed extensive repair. The mortar had disappeared well into the bricks and the concrete chimney cap … Continue reading →