Cracks in your firebox or chimney structure are not simply cosmetic flaws. They are warning signs that something in the system has weakened, and they typically indicate that chimney repair is needed before the fireplace is used again. In the Hudson Valley, repeated...
When owning a home with a masonry chimney, one of the biggest maintenance responsibilities is to prevent water penetration. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) warns homeowners that masonry chimneys can suffer from accelerated deterioration due to prolonged...
The lower Hudson Valley area sees its fair share of brutal winter weather, which can be tough on masonry chimneys. Every spring, All Seasons Chimney spends a lot of time repairing chimneys that have been damaged by freezing cold winters. We have over 25 years of...
Consider this: without a chimney cap installed at the top of your chimney, your home has a hole on the roof. Thinking about a chimney cap in this way illustrates just how important this chimney component is. However, All Seasons Chimney regularly sees chimneys without...
While the English ivy that is growing along your masonry chimney may look beautiful, it could be severely damaging your chimney. Brought to the United States by European immigrants over two centuries ago, English ivy grew quickly in popularity because it was such an...