by Joe Shear | Sep 16, 2019 | Chimney Leaks
Have you ever noticed water dripping down into your fireplace? Are there unpleasant musty smells coming from your fireplace? Are there unsightly stains on your chimney masonry? All of these issues can be traced back to water leaking into your chimney. All the smells...
by Joe Shear | Oct 10, 2018 | Chimney Leaks
When it comes to the health of your chimney, there are there are a lot of things that can be detrimental to it. However, a lot of the problems associated with poor chimney health can be traced back to moisture entering into your chimney system. A leaky chimney can...
by Joe Shear | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Leaks
Drip, drop, drip. It’s not a pleasant sound for a homeowner. Correct that: the soporific sound of a steady rain can be one of Nature’s most soothing sound tracks. We don’t mean that. No, we mean the annoying and alarming sound of what appears to be a leaky roof. The...
by Joe Shear | Jun 29, 2015 | Chimney Leaks
We all know that water plays a major role in the world; without it, most of our plants would wither and die in a matter of weeks. The human body can only function without water replenishment for a few days. However, just as water gives, it also takes away. Over time,...
by Joe Shear | Jun 10, 2015 | Chimney Cap, Chimney Leaks
Chimney caps are a lot like the topper on a Christmas tree, with one glaring difference—a chimney cap is much more than decoration. They’re vital organs to a chimney that should be well taken care of and replaced when needed. Chimneys come in many different designs,...
by Joe Shear | Nov 25, 2014 | Chimney Leaks, Chimney Repair
Your chimney system is comprised of numerous parts, all of which are inspected by the chimney professionals at Northeastern Masonry & Chimney during your annual chimney inspection and sweeping. Some of these parts are more prone to leaking than others, and, as...
