The Purpose of Proper 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...

Protecting Your Chimney from the Elements

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...

3 Common Chimney Leaks

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...