Flue liners have an important role to play in ensuring the long life and safe use of your chimney. Flue liners are a conduit inside a chimney made from either clay, ceramic, or metal materials. If your home has a chimney, you likely already have a flue liner. However, if you don’t, you may experience …
When your chimney flashing is intact and functioning as it should, it will keep rainwater out of your house. However, it isn’t uncommon for flashing to break or experience leaks. The longer you wait to repair leaky chimney flashing, the more damage will be done to your property. Leaks inside your home can lead to …
Our home is one of the most important things we own. It’s where we raise our families, entertain friends, and is a place of refuge from the world. It is important to make sure that our home is in good condition and that we continue to take proper preventative measures to protect it. This means …
Does your chimney currently have a crown? You may be wondering why this is such an important part of your chimney system and what a crown could do for you. Or perhaps you have one, but it needs repair. No matter your situation, your chimney crown is an important part of your chimney system, and …
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A chimney cap is a metal cover for the top of your chimney that prevents animals and debris from getting in. Chimney caps are essential for many reasons. A poorly designed or installed cap can lead to water infiltration, which leads to structural damage. Chimney caps help prevent animals from nesting in your chimney. They …
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The chimney is one of the most important parts of a fireplace. It is used to take the smoke and gases that come from a fire up and out of the house. When there’s a leaky chimney, many issues can arise that put the safety of your home and family at risk. If the leak …
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Water can penetrate nearly any substance over time. Steel will rust, and concrete will break its barrier when it is exposed to water over a long duration. Chimneys are made of brick, concrete, and sometimes steel, which adds up to a problem when it comes to heavy rain and inclement weather. What can cause a …
What is tuckpointing? People often get confused with this term. Tuckpointing is a term used for various procedures which include the procedure of eliminating weakened areas, pointing, repointing, and applying plastic mortar after excluding the original or defected mortar. It is an essential process to maintain the strength of the joints and walls and it …
With weather conditions getting more severe than ever, having a fireplace in the house has become a necessity. A lot of people are opting to have a chimney, as this is the most time-tested way of keeping a house warm and comfortable. But having a fireplace in the house isn’t as simple as it might …
Relining a chimney is a complicated but following the right steps will help ease the process. You must be conscientious of everything—from taking careful measurements to meeting local government standards to how you spend money. If you are wondering about how to reline a chimney, this step by step guide will help you in every …
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