Water Problems from the Chimney and Roof
Have you noticed dark stains appearing on your ceiling after a rain storm? If so, here are some tips for finding the source of water entry.
Don’t Call a Roofer
If you have problems with leaking in your chimney, your first instinct may be to caller a roofer. This video tells you why a chimney sweep would be better equipped to solve your leaking problem.
Chimney Leaks
Chimney leaks can eventually cause a lot of damage to your chimney. Here are the seven most common places on your chimney where water damage can occur.
Waterproofing Chimneys
If you spot water stains on the outside of your chimney, you can bet that it need a water repellent treatment. Protect your chimney from future damage by using products such as Chimney Saver and Crack Magik, and by taking advantage of these tips.
What Sets ChimneySaver Products Apart?
Here at American Chimney in Cincinnati, we have recommended and used ChimneySaver products. ChimneySaver products are as varied as the problems that occur in masonry all over the home. There are products for waterproofing not only new brick but also brick that has been previously waterproofed by competitors’ products but also products formulated to repair [...]
The Top 3 Ways to Solve Chimney Leaks
Chimney leaks frequently come from three common areas on fireplace chimneys. Chimney crown leaks, chimney flashing leaks, and brick chimney leaks. Different factors affect a chimney’s ability to resist water penetration such as the age of the chimney, the type of construction materials used and the way it was constructed. In this article I’m going [...]
Fix Leaky Chimneys
The source of water problems should always be treated as a process of elimination. There are innumerable points of entry for water into a home. Here in Cincinnati we get thousands of calls asking for my service technicians to come out and give their expert opinions on how to best fix leaky chimneys. People will [...]
ChimneySaver Solvent Based Water Repellent
Without a doubt, chimneys are the most susceptible masonry surface on your entire home to damage from water. Freeze-thaw damage is magnified since the chimney projects so high above the roof line. There is no shelter for the chimney, so taking steps to prevent damage before you are faced with pricey repairs is absolutely necessary. [...]
ChimneySaver Water Based Water Repellent
ChimneySaver Water-Base Water Repellent has been in circulation by professionals for almost 20 years. This unique repellent is vapor permeable so it will not trap water vapors in the brick. Water repellents that trap the vapors in the brick actually cause spalling rather than preventing it. The Water-Base formula from ChimneySaver is specially formulated for [...]
ChimneySaver Water-Based Water Repellent
Because chimneys extend so far above the roofline, they are especially prone to damage from the elements. Once brick start to crack or spall, the integrity of the chimney goes downhill pretty quickly. Preventative maintenance is crucial to lengthening the life of your chimney. Water is the main cause of most cracks in your chimney [...]