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 | Dec 17, 2018 | Chimney Repair
Your fireplace is the backdrop for most of your holiday celebrations. From opening presents, to warming up after playing in the snow, to visiting with family and friends, your fireplace offers a rustic charm that makes your home a wonderful place to be during the...
by Joe Shear | Sep 21, 2018 | Chimney Repair
Is your chimney in rough shape? Are your bricks and mortar starting to wriggle loose and pop out? Is your chimney a safety hazard? Your chimney was built to handle extreme temperatures, wind, water, and whatever else mother nature wants to throw at it. Over time any...
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 | Aug 23, 2016 | Chimney Repair
Hot and humid days of summer are well known for a particular type of flashing: the thunder-producing flashes of lightning that accompany thunderstorms. When it comes to your chimney, though, we at Northeastern Masonry & Chimney are referring to flashing as the...
by Joe Shear | Oct 31, 2015 | Chimney Repair
A damper is a gatekeeper. It’s like a tollbooth, controlling the flow of “traffic” — in this case air — in and out of your chimney. Like a tollbooth, a damper can cost you money, or save you money (like using EZ Pass). Unbeknownst to you, a dislodged damper may be...
