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 | Apr 24, 2017 | Chimney Leaks
Drip, drop, drip. It’s not a pleasant sound for a homeowner. Correct that: the soporific sound of a steady rain can be one of Nature’s most soothing sound tracks. We don’t mean that. No, we mean the annoying and alarming sound of what appears to be a leaky roof. The... 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...