by Cheryl Slagle | Jul 17, 2019 | Chimney Repair
Masonry chimneys are constructed using special techniques and materials that ensure they will be able to withstand a lot. Your chimney is exposed to moisture, extreme temperature swings, and corrosive gases on a regular basis. Because of this, years and years of...
by Cheryl Slagle | Aug 17, 2018 | Chimney Repair
Owning an older home means you need to pay careful attention to your home’s health. The same is true for old chimney system. Masonry chimneys are designed to withstand a lot of temperature extremes. However, over the years, even the most well-built chimneys start to...
by Cliff Slagle | Jun 21, 2018 | Chimney Repair
It’s officially summer, so your fireplace and chimney is the last thing on your mind. However, now is exactly the time you should be thinking about masonry inspections and repairs. In just three or four quick months, it will be time to cozy up by your fireplace again....
by Cliff Slagle | Aug 8, 2017 | Chimney Repair
Is your chimney starting to look a little worn? Are there any loose bricks or missing mortar? Is it not functioning properly? Just like any other part of your house, your chimney may start to look worn out over time. In some cases, chimneys may get to the point where...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 6, 2016 | Chimney Repair, Fireplace Maintenance
The concept of “spring cleaning” is likely rooted in nature. Look around. You might see robins and sparrows gathering twigs and string to make nests. It’s not exactly spring cleaning, but you get the idea. After a winter of more or less hibernating, creatures get...
by Cliff Slagle | Dec 8, 2015 | Chimney Repair
Imagine baking in the hot sun summer after summer. Picture yourself pelted by wind, snow, ice and rain in the dead of winter. Day after day. Obviously, humans do not have to withstand such weathery assaults — at least not in such large and prolonged doses! But...
