Don’t Ignore a Leaking Chimney! Our Local Chimney Waterproofing Experts Repair & Prevent Leaks
August 1, 2024
Protect Your Home from Costly Water Damage with Our Chimney Waterproofing Services Ignoring a leaking chimney can lead to serious consequences for your home. Water damage caused by a leaking chimney can result in structural issues, mold growth, and costly repairs. That’s why it’s essential to address chimney leaks promptly...
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Stainless Steel Chase Covers vs Galvanized Chase Covers: Who Wins?
July 1, 2024
Local Chimney Repair Contractor Sharing Insight & Advice About Galvanized vs Stainless Steel Chase Covers When choosing a chase cover for your chimney, understanding the differences between galvanized and stainless steel chase covers is crucial for making an informed decision. Both materials have distinct characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks. Let’s jump...
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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement: Why Nexus Chimney Services is Your Go-To Local Expert
June 1, 2024
Chase Cover Replacement for Your Chimney Before It’s Too Late At Nexus Chimney Services, we understand the frustration that comes with a leaky or deteriorating chimney. Water intrusion can cause significant damage to your prefabricated chimney and home, from rotting wood to unsightly stains on your ceilings. That’s why we...
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Is Chimney Removal Right for You? Our Brick Chimney Demo Experts Chime In!
May 1, 2024
Could Your Home Be a Candidate for Chimney Demo Masonry or brick chimneys have been a staple in home construction for centuries, providing both aesthetic charm and functional use. However, as modern heating systems become more efficient and building codes evolve, many homeowners are opting to remove their chimneys. Here...
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Importance of Replacing Rusted Chimney Chase Covers
May 1, 2024
Rusted Chase Covers Can Cause More Severe and Unknown Damage to Chimney’s Replacing rusting chimney chase covers as soon as possible is crucial for several reasons related to both functionality and safety: Prevent Further Damage Water Penetration: Rusting chase covers can develop holes and gaps, allowing water to enter the...
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How to Waterproof Your Brick Chimney in Raleigh NC
April 1, 2024
Going Beyond Waterproofing: Exploring Other Techniques for Repairing Brick Chimney Damage When it comes to maintaining your brick chimney, waterproofing is just one piece of the puzzle. If there is already damage to your chimney, simply waterproofing it will not solve the problem. Here are some other techniques to consider...
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Have a Chimney Leak? Let Our Chimney Waterproofing Professionals Help!
March 1, 2024
Stopping a Chimney Leak is Possible. Let’s Dive In! Fixing a leaking chimney involves a few key steps, and it’s important to approach the task with safety and thoroughness in mind. Here’s a general guide to help you address a leaking chimney: Identify the Source of the Leak Inspect the...
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Brief Overview of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 211 Standards
February 1, 2024
The NFPA 211 is the National Fire Protection Association’s standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and solid fuel-burning appliances. This comprehensive document provides guidelines to ensure the safety and proper functioning of these systems. Here’s a brief summary of each section of the current NFPA 211 standards: General Requirements This section...
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Keeping Chimney Swifts Out with a New Chimney Cap
January 1, 2024
Friend of Foe: All You Need to About Chimney Swifts in North Carolina Chimney Swifts are small, agile birds that build their nests inside chimneys from twigs they collect while in flight. They are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which makes it illegal to harm them or remove...
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Discover the Benefits of Upgrading to a Durable Stainless Steel Chimney Chase Cover
December 1, 2023
Say Goodbye to Rust and Corrosion with Stainless Steel Chimney Chase Covers If you’re a homeowner, you know the importance of regularly maintaining your home’s various systems to keep everything in good working order. One system that often gets overlooked is the chimney. While it may seem like an afterthought,...
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Considerations to Your Fireplace and Chimney Demo Project
November 1, 2023
Understanding the Process: What to Know Before You Start Demolishing Demolishing your fireplace and chimney is not a task that should be taken lightly. It requires careful planning and preparation to ensure the process goes smoothly and safely. The first step is to determine the scope of the project. Are...
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Breaking Down the Process for a Masonry Chimney Removal Project
October 1, 2023
Efficient, Safe & Affordable Masonry Chimney Removal Comprehensive Inspection and Assessment Removing a chimney is a complex and potentially dangerous task, hence before starting with any removal work, a thorough inspection and assessment must be conducted. This involves examining the type of bricks, mortar, and any underlying foundation to determine...
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Local Chimney Chase Cover Installation Professionals
September 1, 2023
What is a Chimney Chase Cover? A chimney chase cover is an important component of a chimney system. It is a protective covering that sits at the top of the chimney chase, which is the vertical box-like structure that surrounds a chimney on the exterior of a home. The chase...
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Quick Breakdown of the NFPA 211 Standards
December 1, 2022
Key Sections’ Summary from the NFPA 211 (2019 – Latest Edition) Chapter 1: Administration Scope: This chapter outlines the application of the NFPA 211 standard, which covers the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of chimneys, fireplaces, venting systems, and solid fuel-burning appliances. Purpose: The main goal of this standard is...
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Remember to Close Your Chimney Damper for Summer!
June 16, 2020
Cary Chimney Sweeps & Inspections Done Right! Now that warm weather is here to stay, there’s one important thing to do before you start enjoying some summer fun: remember to close your fireplace damper! Leaving your fireplace damper open during the summer can have a number of consequences, some expensive...
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