Regular chimney care is about more than keeping soot under control. In Pittsburgh, where we see long heating seasons, heavy moisture, and plenty of freeze an...
Brick chimneys in Pittsburgh take a beating. Cold winters, wet springs, and sticky summers all push moisture into the masonry. When that water gets into the ...
A fireplace can make a long Pittsburgh winter feel a lot more comfortable, but only if the chimney behind it is safe and working the way it should. Creosote,...
Freeze-thaw weather is tough on chimneys in Pittsburgh. Water from snow, sleet, and rain seeps into tiny openings in your brick and mortar. When temperatures...
Chimney problems rarely start with something dramatic. They usually begin with a few small cracks in the mortar or a little flaking brick that is easy to ign...
A cool fall night hits Pittsburgh, you flip open the damper, light that first fire of the season, and instead of cozy warmth you get smoke pouring into the r...
Chimney repointing sounds technical, but it is really just fixing the mortar joints between the bricks or stone on your chimney. Over time, that mortar break...
A chimney inspection in Pittsburgh brick homes is about more than a quick look up the flue. It is a careful check of the whole system that vents smoke, hot g...
Chimney leaks in older Pittsburgh brick homes do not stay small for long. A little drip at the chimney can turn into stained ceilings, peeling paint, musty s...