by Joe Shear | Aug 14, 2019 | Chimney restoration
You have many special memories associated with your home and your home’s fireplace is no different. Your fireplace has been there through many cold nights, it was the backdrop for countless family photos, and it was where Christmas stockings were hung for many years....
by Joe Shear | Jul 31, 2019 | Restoration
Your fireplace was constructed with special materials that were designed to withstand extreme conditions. However, after years of burning fires, even the most durable fireplaces will begin to deteriorate and show signs of aging. Although you may love the look of your...
by Joe Shear | Jul 17, 2019 | Chimney Crown, Chimney Repair
Moisture can have a devastating effect on your chimney and home. When moisture is allowed inside your chimney, there are a number of issues that could arise. The problems could include cracking and crumbling masonry, staining on your walls and masonry, bad odors, and...
by Joe Shear | Jun 26, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
Are you currently in the market for a new home? If you are, you’re probably realizing that the home buying process is very stressful. There are a lot of important decisions that need to be made, and you need to check a lot of boxes before buying the new home. One of...
by Joe Shear | Jun 15, 2019 | Chimney Swifts
Cities don’t really seem like a place that many animals would enjoy living in. However, many species have adapted to life in urban areas and may even live in the structures that we create for ourselves to live in. One animal that has done very well at adapting to life...
by Joe Shear | May 29, 2019 | Smelly Chimney
Your fireplace should enhance your living area, giving it more personalty and warmth when you need it. However, if your fireplace is producing bad smells, it can really make your living areas unbearable. There are a lot of different reasons why your fireplace could be...
by Joe Shear | May 16, 2019 | Chimney Cap
Your chimney is designed to vent smoke, excess heat, and gases through an opening on the top of your roof. This opening is very important to the operation of your chimney and without it, you wouldn’t be able to safely start a fire in your home. However, your chimney...
by Joe Shear | Apr 24, 2019 | Chimney Repair
Springtime is a wonderful time of year. However, spring also brings with it stormy weather too. Spring storms can put a damper on your outdoor plans, but did you know that they also cause issues to your chimney? In fact, water intrusion into masonry chimney is the...
by Joe Shear | Apr 15, 2019 | Firebox
Your firebox is where most of the action occurs in your fireplace and, therefore, is one of the most crucial components of your fireplace and chimney anatomy. Your firebox needs to be able to withstand extreme temperatures, smoke, fire and corrosive gases. Because of...
by Joe Shear | Mar 29, 2019 | Chimney Liner
Your chimney is designed to remove hot air and gases produced in your fireplace out of your home quickly and smoothly. However, if the inside of your chimney is cracked or is crumbling, hot gas and smoke can churn inside it. If you don’t have a protective...
