The first thing to deteriorate is the crown It is a good to have someone check the chimney every 5 years for defects. Use the following checklist for a chimney repair and inspection Flu pipes – Those square or rectangular clay pipes that go down the middle of the...

Chimney Repair Watch the video for tips on what to look for to repair a chimney. Most chimneys do need some maintenance over the years. The flashing comes loose, or the grouting starts breaking out. Most roof leaks are due to lack of chimney maintenance. There are...

Chimney Re Pointing or Regrouting Chimney Grouting or Chimney Repointing. This is the most neglected part of chimney repairs. Most people will just try to caulk cracks or use some sealant. Removing old grout or cement from between the stone or bricks is not easy and...

Chimneys have their functions but cause leaks on flat roofs Chimneys are constructed from the following materials: Oven baked bricks. (red clay bricks) Cinder block Fieldstone Wood framed chimneys with siding. Metal flue pipe chimneys. Clay pipe flue Stucco covered...

Chimneys: Locating Leaks and Maintenance Needs -watch Videos Watch this video to see how we wrap it with a membrane to preserve it. Chimneys have three sections: Crown Body Flashing If you need a checklist of what you will need to repair your chimney you can find it...