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What Animals Can Get Into My Chimney?

Punxsutawney Phil declared this past February, that we’ll all have an early spring. For folks here in northern Louisiana, spring means warmer weather and the return of lots of cute furry critters. However, If your chimney system is damaged or exposed to the elements,...

All the Benefits of a Chimney Cap

Of all the many parts that make up the chimney system, the chimney cap may be one of the most versatile and most important. Acting as a roof for the flue, the cap offers protection from the top down. Many old chimneys were not equipped with chimney caps and past...

What Can Cause Chimneys to Mold?

Mold is a fungi that grows and thrives in damp areas. It could grows inside homes due to leaks, condensation, high humidity, and lack of ventilation. Some areas you may find mold in your house is the laundry room, ventilation system, and other small, warm, and moist...

It’s Not Too Late for Your Chimney Sweep

Have you been enjoying a fire in your fireplace since autumn with no problem? It’s quite possible for homeowners to use a fireplace for months or years without maintenance to the chimney system. This is because the chimney will continue to work (with decreased...

What Causes a Chimney to Leak?

Fall is the time to begin thinking about your fireplace, and protecting your chimney from all types of winter damage. At New Buck Chimney Services, the most common winter damage we find and repair is water damage. It’s usually caused by a simple, preventable...