Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace and chimney.
Identify Types of Chimney Stains
When roofs, chimneys, or fireplaces show signs of staining or discoloration, there are a variety of causes. Whether the stains are interior or exterior, it’s NOT an attractive look and can devalue your home. Today we help you Learn How to Identify Types of...
Does Home Insurance Cover Chimney Damage?
After buying a new home, people often find themselves asking the question:Â “Does home insurance cover chimney damage?” — unfortunately, the question is often asked too late;Â after the damage is done. From flashing to fireboxes, damage to chimneys can...
Chimney Rebuilding 101: What to Know Before Hiring Contractors
Chimney Rebuilding and fireplace restoration and repair is an occasional but necessary part of your home’s maintenance program. When rebuilding your chimney becomes a necessity for safety (or other concerns), it can sound like an overwhelming project, to say the...
Tuckpointing vs Repointing
The terms brick tuckpointing and repointing are often used interchangeably, however, there are different results and expectations when deciding which repair your chimney needs. If your chimney’s mortar joints are starting to crack and fail, then you can decide which...
