Replacing a Limestone Lintel
Lintels are load-bearing beams that are both functionally and ascetically important. Watch as we replace this 150 year old lintel with a new but historically accurate substitute.
Restoration or Preservation
Restoration and preservation are two distinct methods used by chimney sweeps. Watch this video to learn more about the differences between restoration and preservation!
Smoke Chamber Repair
In this video, we highlight several products used to ensure smoke chamber safety.
Smoke Chamber Problems
The smoke chamber is an important and vulnerable area of the fireplace. There are numerous problems that could occur.
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.
Tuck Pointing
Tuck pointing, which is the process of removing damaged or deteriorated mortar from between bricks, is a crucial part of maintaining the integrity of your home’s masonry. This video provides a brief overview of this process.
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 [...]