Protecting the chimney from water penetration is one of the most important maintenance responsibilities of a homeowner. Water leaks can cause a lot of expensive and extensive damage to a masonry chimney, which is why industry leaders have called water the biggest...
Being alert to the signs of a chimney leak is important to protect your chimney from water damage and can save you money in expensive chimney masonry repairs. The tiniest water leak can end up deteriorating the bricks and mortar of your chimney to the point of the...
In our years of working on chimneys in the Elkton, Maryland area, Ace Chimney Sweeps has seen quite a few that are missing chimney caps. In fact, a large percentage of our repair services have been performed on uncapped chimneys. Chimney caps have long been...
Even though you do not use your chimney and fireplace in the summer, you should still take care of a few maintenance tasks to be sure the system will be ready to use in the fall. Making sure your fireplace and chimney are kept clean during the summer is important for...
When you own a home, you have a great deal of maintenance responsibilities to keep your home running smoothly and safely. With so many things on your to-do list, forward scheduling the professional maintenance services you need performed can be extremely helpful. When...