This is a photo of the application of Cold Weather Crown Coat to a chimney crown in need of resurfacing. Say you've waited until now, as the temperatures start to drop all over the country, to...
Tag: Chimney Crown Repair
Wood burning stoves such as this old one add character and charm to any room."The same amount of Carbon Dioxide is released when the wood is burned, as would happen if the tree were ... left in the...
Masonry fireboxes, meaning that the fireplace is not a prefabricated or metal chimney, can deteriorate over time. Repairing your firebox is a job that is generally doable by the average homeowner,...
This chimney crown is not smooth and will allow water to sit, causing cracks. Note the use of foam around the top flue tiles to provide for an expansion joint, required in many areas. Chimney...
When you call a chimney sweep out to your home for your yearly cleaning you may be interested to know about what equipment he may use. Here in Cincinnati at American Chimney Company, we utilize a few...
If you installed a cap on your chimney that was not stainless steel there is a likelihood that you have rust stains on on the top of your chimney which are very unsightly. Removing rust stains...