This has been a bit of a rough summer with the rain storms and high winds. It has resulted in numerous homes needing brick chimney repair. Now, that’s not to say those with stone chimneys or chimney’s made of siding don’t need repair, because they certainly do. Let’s talk about what goes into a brick […]
What Goes into a Chimney Tuckpointing Project?
Chimney tuckpointing is a great way to protect your home while giving it a clean, beautiful appearance. Sooner than later…brick or stone chimneys will need joints repaired and gaps filled where mortar has deteriorated or weakened with cracks and/or holes. Getting the highest point of your home repaired and maintained is important in order to […]
Chimney Repairs – Do It Once. That’s It.
It’s the weekend again and our big activity is to take a walk around the neighborhood. People who you never see outside are now cutting the grass, cleaning out the gutters, or even washing windows. At least they are giving me something different to look at. I will admit, there was a house I walked […]
The Hardships of Being Chimney Tall. It’s Always First.
Our team of chimney technicians continue to be hard at work cleaning and inspecting chimney’s after the winter months. Winter can be hard on all of us, but it’s hardest on the chimney. The chimney is the tallest point on the house, it’s the first to get rained on, the first to break the wind, […]
Look Up at the Chimney
Today’s going to be a pretty nice day. While you clean up the yard for a bit of spring cleaning, be sure to check out your chimney. It’ll be bright enough outside to get a good look. What are you looking for? Mortar that’s missing between the bricks or stone Any cracks in the mortar […]
Growing Green on the Chimney
Yup, we’re talking about weeds and other growing plants and undesirable plants growing directly out of and on the chimney. What are they? And is it a good idea to have decorative plants on the chimney? Here are a couple of questions we’ve received over the past couple of years. With spring coming soon, (especially […]
Chimney Repairs? Know Who You’re Hiring.
Heavy rains and high winds are the perfect ingredients for a deteriorating chimney. Chimney repair companies know you can’t get on the roof to inspect the chimney, and they also know that you are unfamiliar with chimney repair issues. That’s probably why you get a plethora of direct mail, email and phone calls every spring […]
Is there a Best Time for Chimney Repairs? Summer…Really? That’s What My Neighbor Said.
As I looked at today’s date, I am amazed at how fast summer is going. There’s many projects that need to be done around the house, kids have to be dropped off and picked up and let’s not forget our jobs. How can I be talking about chimney repairs and chimney cleaning now? A neighbor […]
Tuckpointing Chuckle
This is a must share picture on tuckpointing. I had to chuckle…a lot. I did not find the picture on the Internet, this was taken out on the job site. Someone thought they could repair the chimney and the side of the wall. Tuckpointing is a real art form…as this person found out. There’s just […]
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! It’s been a fun weekend with family and friends with good food, good drink and plenty of laughter. Fireworks always complete the night with a colorful night of red, white and blue. Everyone at Superior Chimney wishes you and your family & friends a memorable, relaxing time. If you stayed […]
