by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance, fireplace maintenance
As chimney masonry specialists, we at New Buck Chimney Services are often asked to explain some of the terms we use in our work. Tuckpointing always comes up in our customers’ questions. Used to repair old or damaged mortar, the term tuckpointing can also be used...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, crown, firebox, fireplace maintenance
If you take good care of your masonry chimney — scheduling chimney inspections and chimney sweeping appointments every year, making sure all components that fight moisture intrusion are in place and in working order — that chimney should provide you with decade after...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, flue
There are a lot of problems that can surface as a result of a damaged chimney liner. As such, it’s important to know the potential dangers and how to address them. This will ensure that your chimney operates at the highest efficiency level possible and that your...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, flue
Have you ever been curious about the way fireplaces and chimneys work; how the smoke doesn’t just stay in the living room, but is eliminated through the chimney instead? Well, this is the very purpose of the chimney, after all. And the way that the air is pulled out...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Needless to say, we are being a little snarky with this post – bottom line: maintenance of your chimney isn’t optional if you want maximum performance and minimized risks.