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 | 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...
by Joe Shear | Mar 7, 2018 | Animals in Chimney
Although towns and cities are very different from natural landscapes, many animals have found ways to adapt to life in urban areas. This is especially true for many types of insects, birds, and rodents that have learned to use structures that humans have built to...
by Joe Shear | Feb 21, 2018 | Firebox
One component of your fireplace system that is put under the most stress is the firebox. Your firebox is built out of materials which are capable of handling extreme temperatures, open flames, and corrosive byproducts associated with burning fuel. However, over time,...
by Joe Shear | Feb 7, 2018 | Chimney Crown
Mother nature isn’t kind to your chimney. Over the years, the weather can take a serious toll on your chimney. A couple of the most devastating elements your chimney faces is water and ice. If water is allowed inside your chimney, there are a variety of problems that...
