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 | Jun 26, 2017 | annual chimney inspection
Stay ahead of the fall frenzy and have your chimney inspected and swept this summer. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney gets busy with inspections in the fall. Schedule your fall chimney inspection and sweeping now. No one likes a busy signal. Call 518-767-9315 now.... by Joe Shear | Feb 25, 2016 | The Threats of Chimney Leaks
The signs of a chimney leak are usually subtle but silent. We typically can see, feel or smell the signs of water intrusion, but rarely do we ever hear blatant sounds of dripping. Make Northeastern Masonry & Chimney your chimney doctor. Have our experts detect the... by Joe Shear | Feb 6, 2015 | annual chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair
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... by Joe Shear | Jul 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Water is an undeniably powerful force — given enough time, it can carve out canyons, cut right through mountains and wear down metal beams. So, of course, it can wreak havoc on a chimney system that’s open to the elements day after day, year after year, rainstorm...