by Joe Shear | Aug 30, 2018 | chimney flashing
Your chimney is constantly exposed to rain, snow, sleet, and hail. With all this precipitation attacking your chimney, it’s no wonder that moisture is one of the leading causes of chimney masonry damage.There are a lot of mechanisms that are put in place to protect...
by Joe Shear | Aug 7, 2017 | Video Scans
Your chimney is a dark, cramped space. Because of this, chimney inspections can often be difficult and cracks or other potential chimney issues may be missed. However, we now have technology that allows us to carefully inspect every square inch of your chimney with...
by Joe Shear | Apr 28, 2016 | Spring Season is Ideal For Chimney Restorations
The snow and ice have melted. Sunny days have become more frequent. Flowers and trees are blooming. And in the clear light of springtime you discover some cracks in your chimney. You discern some evidence of worrisome wear and tear on your home’s classic chimney. What...
by Joe Shear | Dec 30, 2015 | Winter Chimney
Let’s face it: our winters here in the Northeast have no shortage of freezing and thawing cycles, snow-covered rooftops, and resulting damage to chimneys. In spite of Mother Nature’s annual winter barrage, many people continue to overlook the need for chimney system...
by Joe Shear | Oct 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Ever notice that residents can always spell the name of the place where they live, even if the name is tricky? It’s true. Even for bad spellers. “Poughkeepsie” is no exception. You’ll likely find that the locals know how to spell Poughkeepsie. It goes with the...
