April showers bring May flowers, but all that rain can also lead to leaky chimneys and problems with water entry. Water leaks are often the primary cause of damage to masonry, chimneys, and fireplaces during the months of spring and summer. Below are some of the...
At New Buck Chimney Services, we are passionate about educating the public about chimney safety. As part of this commitment, we are happy to announce that we will be participating in the 2015 HBA Home and Products Expo. The Home and Products Expo gives vendors a...
For many homeowners with fireplace systems, fire prevention is a major concern. While properly maintained fireplaces will have a number of safety measures in place to prevent sparks and embers from getting near any other potentially flammable materials, there are a...
After playing host to roaring fires all winter long, most homeowners view the summer as the off season for their fireplace. After removing the ashes and wiping down the doors, the fireplace fades from the focal point of a room to another unused furnishing, lying...
When you own a home, there are certain responsibilities you take on. Some of them are cosmetic and others address the very integrity of the structure. Your chimney is one of those easily overlooked appliance, but it needs maintenance like any other. One thing a...
If you take good care of your masonry chimney — scheduling chimney inspections and chimney sweeping appointments every year, making sure all components that fight moisture intrusion are in place and in working order — that chimney should provide you with decade after...
