Chimney Masonry & the Freeze/Thaw Process

If it’s been said once it’s been said a thousand times – water is the enemy of your chimney. It can cause a lot of damage in a short amount of time. Brick and mortar provides a very strong structure but if it’s allowed to, moisture that collects in pockets and...

What You Can’t See May Hurt You

As a chimney sweep, I am constantly looking up at chimneys, even when I should be watching the road ahead of me. Often times, I can tell that there is an obvious problem with the masonry. You can see missing bricks, the chimney is leaning, or the mortar joints are in...