by Richie Baxley | Mar 8, 2024 | Chimney Leak
Ensuring your chimney is in top-notch condition is essential for both the safety and efficiency of your fireplace and home. …but what are the critical aspects of chimney care? Well, it really depends on your unique needs and setup. Scheduling an annual chimney... by Richie Baxley | Feb 28, 2019 | Chimney Flashing
Anywhere your home has seams or openings, there’s a chance for water to enter into your home and do damage. The base of your chimney is no exception. Water that finds its way in around your chimney’s base can cause severe damage to your roof and roof supports. It can... by Richie Baxley | May 29, 2015 | Chimneys
Is your chimney leaking? Do you constantly have to have your chimney flashing caulked or tarred to keep it from leaking? Chimneys are notorious for leaking, and the culprit is almost always the sheet metal flashing. Most problems occur when the flashings are too small... by Richie Baxley | Apr 19, 2013 | Chimneys
Your chimney is under constant attack from the elements because it is up-and-out there on its own. It is like your roof in that way, and mayhem can come to it just as easily. Just like your roof, it can collapse under the ‘weight’ of snow – which is of course its... by Richie Baxley | Jan 28, 2013 | Chimneys
Chimney leaks are usually only spotted after the damage has already been done, and show up as water in the fireplace or leaks in the roof. Three common leaks result from cracks in mortar joints, seepage into the flashing, and a damaged chimney cap. They are all best...