by Chuck Roydhouse | May 12, 2016 | Chimney Damage, chimney inspection, Chimneys
If you have an older chimney, discoloration can be easy to dismiss as a natural part of the aging process. If your chimney is turning colors, however, it usually indicates a larger problem. The exact shade of chimney discoloration usually provides a decent indication...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Apr 12, 2016 | Chimney Damage, Chimneys
Your chimney endures a lot of abuse through the winter months: The heat and smoke from your fires, freezing temperatures and rain, snow, ice and sleet. It’s easy to forget about your chimney once warmer weather hits, but it’s important to be on the lookout for signs...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Mar 27, 2016 | Chimney Damage, Chimneys
It’s that time of year again: As the last snow and ice melts and warmer temperatures emerge, we begin to assess the damage of winter. We notice the cracks in sidewalks and see road crews out in force filling in potholes. This time of year, it’s important to evaluate...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jan 18, 2016 | Chimneys
You probably give little thought to your chimney’s interior, beyond your annual chimney sweep and inspection. However, your chimney liner should be a chief concern for your chimney maintenance. Making sure that your chimney liner remains free of cracks or...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Nov 13, 2015 | Chimneys
Your fireplace is an asset to your home: It adds style, ambiance, and warmth. Your fireplace also can pose a hazard, however. If you don’t have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually, you are putting your home and your family at risk of a chimney fire and/or...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 30, 2015 | Chimneys
Most people don’t think twice of the construction of their chimney. Whether built from masonry or prefabricated materials, most people assume that whatever they have will work. It’s just a funnel for smoke, right? Though at its most simple definition this is true,...
