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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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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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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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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Top Home Repair Jobs You Should Never DIY | Apex Chimney Services
March 15, 2020
Chimney Repair in Apex NC Completed by Our Professionals Determined weekend warriors may be inclined to tackle any home repair job that comes their way in order to save money and learn a new skill in the process. However, there are some home repair jobs that just aren’t worth the...
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There’s a Squirrel in my Chimney! Our Cary Chimney Contractor Shares What to Do
February 15, 2020
Hearing scratching, scuttling sounds in your chimney that are definitely not the sound smoke makes? You probably have a squirrel trapped in your flue. Here’s what to do (and what not to do) according to our Cary chimney contractor. Confirm that it is, in fact, a squirrel Many of our...
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Chimney Anatomy 101: Knowing Your Chimney from Top to Bottom
January 28, 2020
A chimney might look pretty simple from the outside, but it’s actually a very complex system of internal and external components. While there’s no sense in becoming a chimney expert—(that’s our job!)—being able to identify the basic parts of your chimney can help us troubleshoot a potential issue over the...
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Watch Out for These Common Chimney Safety Issues in Old Houses
January 14, 2020
If you own (or are about to own) a house that’s more than 30 years old, take a good look at the chimney. While newer homes are likely to be built in compliance with modern safety codes, older homes are often built to older standards, and therefore are at high...
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Top Signs You May Need a Cary Chimney Inspection
January 7, 2020
Top Signs You May Need a Cary Chimney Inspection If you have a chimney which you use regularly throughout the fall and winter, it’s essential to have your it inspected and cleaned at least once a year. Buildup of soot and debris, as well as other problems, can present a...
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