Choosing a service provider to trust with the upkeep and repair of your fireplace system can be difficult, especially when there are multiple chimney sweep companies in the same area. At New Buck Chimney Services we pride ourselves on superior levels of service that...
Homeowners with fireplace systems enjoy the warmth and ambiance that their heating appliances are able to provide, but often overlook necessary annual maintenance. Some homeowners assume that all chimney sweep companies are equally qualified to perform chimney and...
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...
As chimney masonry specialists, we at New Buck Chimney Services are often asked to explain some of the terms we use in our work. Tuckpointing always comes up in our customers’ questions. Used to repair old or damaged mortar, the term tuckpointing can also be used...
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...