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...
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...
The thermometer reads 91 degrees. Ice, sleet and snow are rude and distant memories. Perhaps a few words from last year’s chimney inspection nag at the back of your mind: “You don’t have any leaks yet, but keep an eye on those cracks in your crown.” Chimney crown...
You’re sitting by the pool, with not a care in the world. Summer, for many, can be an incredibly relaxing time. You’ve endured the harsh northeastern winter, so why shouldn’t you pamper yourself and live it up a bit during the warmer months of the year (after all,...
According to the CSIA, problems in your chimney’s flue can present serious risks to your home and family, because it’s no longer able to perform its primary function: to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the outside of your home. If your current...
Fact: even slight seismic activity can cause chimney damage. And it doesn’t take the proverbial Big One to send them tumbling onto roofs, cars, decks and/or people. Chimney collapse and damage historically has been one of the most common forms of damage in earthquakes...
