by Caleb Martinez | Aug 26, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Waterproofing
Autumn and winter are almost here for the Chicagoland area, that means a lot of snow will be falling. Although many people enjoy cuddling up in front of a warm fire during a winter storm, when the snow melts on your chimney, it can have a devastating effect on your...
by Caleb Martinez | Jan 31, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance
Have you ever noticed water stains on the walls adjacent to your chimney? These types of stains can be unsightly and even create mold or mildew issues. You may be wondering, how do these stains on your wall appear? Well, the most likely scenario is that you might be...
by Caleb Martinez | Dec 28, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance, Creosote
With fuel and gas prices on the rise, it’s no wonder that the use of alternative heating fuel sources are also on the rise. Wood burning appliances (e.g. wood burning stoves and prefabricated fireplaces) are more efficient and easy to use than ever. Plus, the home...
by Caleb Martinez | Aug 9, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
When it comes to your chimney’s health, there are many things that can be detrimental to it. However, a good number of issues associated with poor chimney health can be traced back to moisture intrusion in your chimney. Having a leaky chimney can lead to all sorts of...
by Caleb Martinez | Jun 28, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
Once it gets warmer out, we here at Leonard and Son’s start to see a rise in the number of calls we get regarding leaky chimneys. Water leaking in the fireplace, water stains on brickwork and unpleasant smells from the chimney are some of the more common complaints...
by Caleb Martinez | May 10, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
Owning a gas log fireplace is very convenient. It’s wonderful being able to turn a fire on with a flip of a switch. A common misconception is that gas logs require no maintenance at all. However, just like a traditional fireplace, gas log fireplaces also need periodic...