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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 →

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 →

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 →

A Fireplace Bedtime Routine

November 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

I absolutely love the fireplace. It’s warm, relaxing and provides a soft glowing light. I even tend to believe that it calms the kids down before going to bed. As part of their bedtime routine, they think it’s a privilege to … 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 →

Use It or Not… Gas Log Burning Fireplaces Still Need Swept and Inspected Annually – Same as Wood

September 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

It’s no doubt that gas log burning fireplaces have increased in popularity as there is less mess, no firewood storing and chopping, it’s just seems easier. Most homeowners think the fireplace and chimney doesn’t need maintenance or cleaning just because … 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 →

Water Inside, Water Outside – The Results

June 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

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 →