Jeremy, one of Chimney Work’s CSIA Certified Technicians discusses what happens when a homeowner decides to paint their exterior brick. We see a lot of painted chimneys on a regular basis. Homeowners with a DIY attitude will roll up their sleeves, pick out the...
If your home or chimney is made of brick, at some point you will hear the term “freeze-thaw cycle”. When we visit a customer’s home and inspect a masonry chimney and talk about the freeze-thaw cycle, we get some raised eyebrows. It may sound like a...
What are chimney corbels? Often called “shoulder” or “hips”, chimney corbels are bump-outs or protrusions on a chimney, most often found near the smoke chamber of a chimney. The corbels will follow the contour of your smoke chamber, which is...
Cleaning your chimney is about the safety of your home. This is why it is vitally important that you choose the right chimney sweep. Here we will objectively walk you through what to look for in a good chimney sweep, starting with doing your homework prior to making a...
Let’s talk mortar for a little bit. You may be surprised to find there are different types of mortar we use when building or repairing a chimney or fireplace. The first thing to point out is that mortar, concrete, and cement are not the same thing. Cement is an...
Here are the top 10 common chimney issues we see. Creosote Buildup Creosote is a natural by-product of burning fuel. However, when you are burning improper fuel such as wet or unseasoned wood, you may find yourself with more than a normal amount of creosote build-up....
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