Chimney Waterproofing Basics

Have you ever noticed any unpleasant odors coming from your chimney? Are there stains on your chimney and fireplace masonry, or on the walls surrounding your chimney and fireplace? Is your masonry starting to crack or crumble? If you answered yes to any of these...

Freeze thaw damage

Your chimney was designed to withstand some harsh conditions. Your chimney can handle wind, high heat, freezing temperatures, and falling debris. However, even the most well-built chimney can start to show signs of damage if it isn’t properly maintained. This is...

Damage from Water Entry

Your chimney was constructed to withstand some pretty harsh conditions ranging from wind, high heat, freezing temperatures, and falling debris. However, even the most well-built chimney can quickly start to fall to pieces if it isn’t properly maintained. This is...

Waterproofing For Spring Storms

Spring storms can put a damper on your outdoor plans, but did you know that spring rains can also be detrimental to your chimney system? In fact, water intrusion can lead to a wide variety of issues for your chimney masonry. Our team of professionals at Hale’s Chimney...

What Water Damage Can Do to a Chimney

You may think that with all the heat that your chimney is exposed to, that fire would be the most damaging element to your chimney structure. However, your chimney was designed to handle heat. In fact, water is one of the leading causes of damage to your chimney. How...