by Joe Shear | Mar 13, 2019 | annual chimney inspection
Spring is just around the corner and soon it will be time to give your fireplace some time off. It’s easy to forget about your chimney and fireplace in warmer months, however, now is a great time to transition from operating your chimney to maintaining it. Sometimes,...
by Joe Shear | Feb 27, 2019 | Firebox
An important component of your fireplace that often gets overlooked is the firebox. However, your firebox is one of the most crucial components of your fireplace and chimney system. Your firebox was built from materials that are capable of handling extreme...
by Joe Shear | Feb 14, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance
Your chimney is a dark, cramped space. Because of this, it is difficult to see the condition of the inside of it. Sometimes, there are even difficult places to reach during a chimney inspection, but the technicians at Northeastern Masonry & Chimney use a video...
by Joe Shear | Jan 31, 2019 | Chimney Dampers
Most people that own a fireplace know that a damper is important for controlling airflow in and out of their fireplace. However, a lot of people may not realize that the type of damper they have installed in their chimney system could have a major effect on their home...
by Joe Shear | Jan 14, 2019 | Winter Chimney
Did you know that it only takes a little bit of water to some cause some very serious issues to your chimney masonry? Although your chimney was designed to withstand some harsh conditions like high winds, extreme heat, and falling debris, all it takes is a little bit...
