Just take the chimney down.

Sometimes it is more economical and prudent just to take an old chimney down and terminate it just above the flashing.

This is particularly true where you have extreme heights to deal with or difficult staging problems that can make the cost of accessing the chimney expensive. By taking it down then you know you won’t have to deal with any chimney problems again because… it’s not there! Read more

Chimney Crown Repair Video

The most important part of your chimney is the chimney crown. Watch this video and learn how we solve chimney crown repair problems.
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This Cincinnati client had to repair his chimney twice!

In the Cincinnati area chimney repair has become big business with roofers, plumbers, electricians and even auto repair companies – all trying to ‘get in on the action’. Well that’s ok but there is something you should realize as a homeowner about a ‘chimney repair contractor’ who does not have the experience to know what to do… he can cost you BIG MONEY, especially here in Cincinnati! Let me explain why. Read more

A hat for your chimney

by Michael Olding

It has been said that if you got out into the rain without your hat on, your head will get wet!  Pretty simple idea isn’t it… but you know what?  As simple as it is, it is true.

Like a hat for your head, a chimney crown is a hat for your chimney.  The purpose of the crown is to shed rain water from the top of the chimney and to keep it from entering into the chimney shell; keeping it dry.  Let’s take a look at the different types of masonry crowns used widely today… ok? Read more

10 yr. warranty on chimney rebuilds

It’s an unfortunate fact but the reality is, bricks on chimneys do deteriorate and you don’t know it’s happening until it’s too late!

That’s right. Your chimney can look perfectly fine one year and then the next, you’ll see chipped or broken bricks (called spalling) or pieces of bricks laying on your roof or the ground below the chimney. This deterioration is caused by a damaged crown and is a sure sign that your chimney is in need of repair. Read more

Chimney Crowns

The very top of your chimney is called the chimney crown. Crown Seal covers your chimney crown like a rain coat!