Clay Lamb

Diagnose Your Chimney's Leaking Problem

Water that enters the home can cause many problems from unsightly stains to unhealthy mold growth. Tracking the source of water entry should always be a process of elimination, beginning with the least expensive repair. When you are beginning to diagnose the problem, be looking for tell-tale signs of water entry, such as loose mortar joints, cracked brick, or a shifting foundation. All of these areas and more can... (posted by Clay 1 year 355 days ago.)

Cracked Brick Repair

New chimneys come about from either building a new home or reconstructing your chimney. Unfortunately, cracks can come about on new chimneys just as easily as older chimneys, and this can be aggravating for homeowners. No matter what the reason for your cracked brick, it is imperative to deal with these before water damage occurs from freezing and thawing through the winter months. What caused this to occur? Even if the chimney is... (posted by Clay 2 years 10 days ago.)

Installing a Flexible Stainless Steel Chimney Liner

Why should you even bother to install a liner? They aren't cheap, but their benefits definitely outweigh their cost. The liner will protect your flue system, damaged or not, from the transfer of heat in your system to nearby combustibles. Liners also keep your masonry safe from byproducts of combustion that can be extremely corrosive and damaging to your flue system. The gases produced by combustion... (posted by Clay 2 years 192 days ago.)