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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 →

If the Musty Smell Isn’t Socks…What Is It?

October 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Fall is a great time to watch college football. We get together with friends, whom all went to different schools, taking turns hosting. Happily, it was not our turn. We all settled into our favorite watching spots. One person is … Continue reading →

Fireplace is Off, Summer is On & Repairs are….

June 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

As many of us begin to enjoy time off, spending time outside playing with kids, talking with neighbors and walking around the house and yard are many of our pleasures. We begin to make checklists of projects that need to … 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 →

4 Point Check on an Exterior Chimney for Leaks

July 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

“Rain, rain, go away…” Remember we sang that as kids and thought it was fun? I’ve found myself singing this song way too often with an ‘oh by the way…take the humidity and bugs along with you.’ Clean-up has become … Continue reading →

Think Warm, Think Chimney’s

June 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

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 →

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 →