As a homeowner, you should know that water damage and leaks are the worst problems you can experience. In many cases, by the time you notice water leaking into your property, there’s likely a lot more damage going on inside your walls or roof. If you see any wet spots on the ceiling or around … Read more
As the weather starts to get colder, it is crucial to eliminate cold air from coming into the house. Drafts can not only make interior spaces uncomfortable, but they can increase your heating and electric bills, too. Believe it or not, one of the most common culprits of drafts can be the chimney. Since this … Read more
Having a fireplace in your home is a delight of its own, especially on cool fall evenings or when weathering a frigid winter. If you use your fireplace regularly, it needs to be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent health and safety issues, including moss build up. This step is crucial whether the fireplace was … Read more
When it comes to chimney maintenance and care, most homeowners are not as proactive as they should be. It doesn’t get used all the time, and since it’s relatively self-sufficient, it’s easy to neglect it until something goes wrong. One of the more common issues isn’t necessarily with the chimney itself. Debris can be a … Read more
During the colder months of the year, nothing compares to warming yourself by a roaring fire. However, as we come out of the summertime and into these brisk nights, it’s the perfect time to check your chimney. All too often, homeowners never think to inspect their fireplace or chimney until there’s a problem. By then, … Read more
As a homeowner, one of the worst things you can discover is water damage. In most cases, the problem is already pretty far gone by the time you notice it, which means that it will cost a lot to fix. Although water damage can occur almost anywhere in the house, one of the most common … Read more
Chimney flashing upkeep is essential, as it affects your chimney’s performance. If one part of your chimney breaks or is missing, your home’s safety is at risk. Something you don’t want to mess around with. People often note how important chimney tuckpointing and sweeping is, but chimney flashing can be overlooked. Despite that, chimney flashing … Read more
Though brick and mortar steps are built to last, sometimes they need maintenance to ensure their longevity. After all, they have a hard job in a challenging environment. They deal with every change in temperature, all the inclement weather that comes with the changing seasons and we use them every day. Your masonry steps can … Read more
Masonry walls, steps, and chimneys seem permanent and impervious. After all, it’s strong and can take a lot of abuse — pretty darn near invincible right? Well, brick and mortar do make mighty building material, and with proper maintenance, your masonry construction will last a long time. Masonry has two enemies that can shorten its … Read more
We recently reminded everyone to inspect the firebox in their fireplace and take care of any needed repairs before starting a fire this winter. In addition, you should make sure that your chimney is in tip-top shape before the snow starts falling. You may need routine maintenance, minor work, or major repairs. If you want … Read more