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Should You Use a Chimney Sealant?

Should You Use a Chimney Sealant?

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...
Benefits of Annual Chimney Inspections

Benefits of Annual Chimney Inspections

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...
Does Snow Cause Damage to Chimneys?

Does Snow Cause Damage to Chimneys?

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...