by Chuck Roydhouse | Aug 15, 2016 | Chimney Damage
When it comes to your home and your chimney, few things are more damaging than water. So if you have noticed signs of a leaking chimney — water or rust in your fireplace, woodstove or thimble, sagging ceilings or stained wallboard adjacent to your chimney, or...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jun 17, 2016 | Masonry deterioration and spalling
It can be frustrating to watch your masonry chimney literally crumble before your eyes. As you find brick pieces on the ground, or see holes in your chimney structure, you likely wonder what is happening to you chimney, how to fix the existing damage and how to...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jan 30, 2015 | Chimneys
Let’s face it: our winters lately have had no shortage of freezing and thawing cycles, snow-covered rooftops, and resulting damage to chimneys. In spite of Mother Nature’s annual winter barrage, many people continue to overlook the need for chimney system maintenance....
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jul 25, 2014 | Chimneys
What would you say if we told you that water damages masonry chimneys more than fire? Believe it or not, it’s true! Unfortunately, the damage water does to masonry chimneys is usually a slow and subtle process; the problems typically aren’t evident until it’s more...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Mar 30, 2014 | Chimneys
Spring is here! Finally, the long winter has passed, and spring is here, bringing in fresh air and warm breezes. For homeowners, spring’s arrival means it’s time to get started on making spring cleaning checklists, and if you have a fireplace or wood stove in your...
