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Winter Chimney & Fireplace Leaks

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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 →

A Chimney Clean and Check in August? Why? Here’s 6 of 14 Reasons.

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August is a big vacation month for families. It doesn’t always mean taking an airplane to Florida, it may mean a long weekend to a waterpark or even a staycation with get togethers’ with family and friends. As the month … Continue reading →

What Gas & Wood Burning Chimneys Have in Common

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Fireplaces rank as one of the most popular features for homeowners. According to Angie’s List, they found that a fireplace was the #1 feature most often mentioned in home listings. The same study showed that 60% of homeowners having and … Continue reading →

Is there a Best Time for Chimney Repairs? Summer…Really? That’s What My Neighbor Said.

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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 … Continue reading →

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

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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

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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 Point Check on an Exterior Chimney for Leaks

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“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 →

Water Inside, Water Outside – The Results

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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 →