by FluesBrothers | May 12, 2022 | Leaky Chimney
If you’ve been wondering- should you use a chimney sealant, then you need to understand its purpose. If you have a masonry chimney made with mortar and materials such as brick, stone, or cement, it is more vulnerable to moisture. A Masonry Chimney’s Enemy...
by FluesBrothers | May 11, 2022 | Chimney Inspection
It is the time of year when Overland Park, KS, families are enjoying the warmth of the glowing flames from their gas or wood-burning fireplace. However, many homeowners may not realize that creosote, small animals, debris, and undetected masonry & brick damage may...
by FluesBrothers | Apr 18, 2022 | Leaky Chimney
According to the National Weather Service, the Kansas City metropolitan area experiences approximately 38 inches of rain annually, which is on par with the national average. However, frequent periods of heavy rain are not unusual. For example, in 1961, Kansas City...
by FluesBrothers | Apr 14, 2022 | CSIA certified
Chimney inspections and maintaining your chimney is vital to it being able to function long-term, so you don’t want to entrust it to just anyone. Someone who installs cabinets or garage doors isn’t qualified to take care of your chimney even if they try to...
by FluesBrothers | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
This year the Kansas City Metro area is experiencing a wild winter season as we are being inundated with severe thunderstorms that are having a significant impact across the Midwest. Our area typically averages just 14.5 inches of snowfall annually, 50 percent less...