by Joe Shear | Aug 15, 2018 | Chimney Repair
Have you noticed little chips of brick laying on top of your roof? If so, you are probably wondering why. Chipping masonry, also called spalling, is an issue that needs attention right away. At Northeastern Masonry and Chimney, we’ve seen our fair share of masonry...
by Joe Shear | Jul 31, 2018 | Chimney Pots
Your chimney adds a comforting and inviting look to your home. However, did you know that it’s possible to add even more character to your chimney while also improving your chimney’s performance? The answer is a chimney pot. Chimney pots are wonderful options for...
by Joe Shear | Jul 17, 2018 | Real Estate Inspections
Are you in the market to buy a new home? If you are, you’re probably realizing that buying a new home is stressful. There are is a lot of research to complete and a lot of boxes that need to be checked before you can purchase your new home. One of the most stressful...
by Joe Shear | Jun 29, 2018 | Chimney Swifts
Do you ever hear a chirping or scratching sound coming from your chimney? If you do, it’s likely that you have a chimney swift nesting in your chimney. Although these little critters can be noisy and annoying, you might want to think twice before going up on your roof...
by Joe Shear | Jun 8, 2018 | Chimney Odor
The main purpose of your fireplace is to enhance the ambiance of your living space. However, if your chimney produces smelly odors, this could ruin the ambiance of your home. There are a number of reasons why your fireplace is smelly. At Northeastern Masonry and...
by Joe Shear | May 30, 2018 | Fireplace
You’ve spent a lot of time, energy, and money making sure that your house is airtight and energy efficient. So, it can be frustrating when you have a draft coming through your fireplace. A drafty fireplace means that your home’s heating and cooling systems have to...
by Joe Shear | May 14, 2018 | Fire Starting Tips
Controlled fires have been a fundamental part of humanity. Without fire, we wouldn’t be able to stay warm, cook food, or see in the dark. Starting a wood fire may seem pretty simple and straightforward. However, there are quite a few steps that need to be taken to...
by Joe Shear | Apr 30, 2018 | Chimney Liner
Your chimney is designed to remove hot air and gases out of your chimney as quickly as possible. However, without a protective barrier called a chimney liner, some of the hot air and gases produced in your fireplace could affect your home. At Northeastern Masonry...
by Joe Shear | Apr 12, 2018 | Chimney Cleaning
Are you a do-it-yourself type of person? Nowadays, there are online tutorial videos that can help you learn how to complete almost any home project you want. However, there are some tasks that would best be left to the professionals. It may be tempting to buy some...
by Joe Shear | Mar 21, 2018 | Fireplace Ash
Spring is here and that means it is time for spring cleaning. After cleaning out your fireplace, you’ve probably got a nice pile of ash to dispose of. Before you just throw your ash out with the garbage, did you know that wood ash has a variety of useful...
