Water is the single greatest threat to your chimney. Not fire, not age, not neglect. Water. It rusts metal components, erodes mortar joints, cracks masonry through freeze-thaw cycles, promotes mold growth, and can spread damage from the chimney into your ceilings,...
While a brick and mortar chimney is one of the most durable structures in your home, it is under the constant threat of water damage. Water is the enemy of masonry. It can seep into the porous surface of brick work, causing it to crack, crumble, and in extreme cases,...
