Category Archives: Chimney Crowns

Chimney Caps | Chimney Crowns | Masonry Maintenance

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Dale Howard

Chimney Caps & Chimney Crowns: Masonry Maintenance Proper maintenance of masonry chimneys extends past the brick work. Chimney caps and chimney crowns are both important for the longevity of your masonry and the safety of your home. Both caps and … Continue reading →

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How Many Things Can You Put On One Chimney? Or Multiple Appliance Venting

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Dale Howard

Let’s start with a few definitions. “Things” are properly called “appliances.” This means fireplaces, woodstoves, furnaces, boilers, pellet stoves or hot water heaters etc. They’re all individual appliances. And even though the question always comes across as “how many on … Continue reading →

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Four Common Chimney Problems

Posted on December 29, 2010 by High's Chimney Service Inc.

1. Bricks cracking and falling off the chimney: The problem is that your chimney bricks are absorbing water and then during normal freeze/thaw cycles the bricks are breaking apart and falling off. The solution is to apply a waterproofing to … Continue reading →

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Capping Your Chimney

Posted on November 15, 2010 by High's Chimney Service Inc.

Chimney Caps A fireplace can be a lovely, warm centerpiece for your family to gather around. In colder climes, a wood fire is often more cost-efficient than operating a furnace. However, to enjoy your fireplace safely, you must maintain your … Continue reading →

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All About Chimney Crowns

Posted on November 15, 2010 by High's Chimney Service Inc.

What’s a Chimney Crown Anyway? Your chimney crown protects your chimney from water damage entering through small cracks. Some experts believe that less than one percent of all chimneys are properly crowned. Most bricklayers simply finish off the chimney with … Continue reading →

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