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5 Reasons to Waterproof Your Chimney Now

5 Reasons to Waterproof Your Chimney Now

Water is the number one enemy of your chimney. However, many homeowners with a fireplace overlook waterproofing as preventative maintenance. In this post, we show water’s effects on your chimney and why it’s crucial to waterproof it before winter’s onset. Water and...
What Is Chimney Flashing?

What Is Chimney Flashing?

With nearly two feet of snowfall every winter in Liberty, MO, Platte City, KS, and the Kansas City region, it creates a lot of pressure on chimneys, especially around the flashing. Chimney flashing is a thin sheet of metal installed where the chimney and roof meet to...