How Ivy Can Damage Your Chimney

How Ivy Can Damage Your Chimney

While many homeowners like the look of ivy and other climbing vines growing against their masonry chimneys, they probably do not like the problems associated with these plants. Ivy roots can be invasive and grow into cracks and crevices that exist in bricks and...
How Water Can Damage Your Chimney

How Water Can Damage Your Chimney

If your home has a masonry fireplace and chimney, you should know that the Chimney Institute of America (CSIA) has called water the biggest enemy of your chimney. Water penetration of your chimney can cause expensive and extensive damage to the interior and the...