Chimney tops, otherwise known as crowns, must protect the home, as do all exterior surfaces of a chimney. Since it acts as the shield against wet weather elements, a crown is a necessary part of any masonry fireplace system. The problem that all chimneys eventually...
In the chimney industry, “crickets on your roof” isn’t a term referencing flying insects or the internationally beloved sport. It’s a reference to an essential home and chimney protection solution. Suppose your chimney is positioned on the slope of the roof and is at...
You bought your home because of the charming red brick facade and picturesque brick chimney. But now, the face of some of those bricks have started to look worn away. It’s as if someone were chipping away at the bricks! This is a condition...
At the beginning of May we sent out our CSIA Certified technicians to inspect a chimney’s brickwork in a Kansas City home. Upon arriving our technicians noticed some issues with the brickwork in this chimney. After providing the customer with a full color report...
