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...
by Joe Shear | Apr 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
If you’re in the market for someone to handle your chimney maintenance needs, we’d like to provide you with some questions you can ask them to ensure that you are getting the right people for the job.
by Joe Shear | Mar 13, 2014 | annual chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Why Spring Time Is the Right Time for Chimney Maintenance It’s spring-cleaning time—and that extends to your chimney and home heating appliance. Maybe it goes without saying but it’s of utmost importance to keep all parts of your fireplace or stove and chimney in...
