WE DO CHIMNEYS

Why choose Chimney Cricket? Simple. We love chimneys! We are more than certified sweeps, inspectors, and masons. Each of our technicians share a passion for their work. We love the challenge of troubleshooting chimney problems and enjoy restoring masonry chimneys... Roofs tend not to leak unless you put holes in them. The most common hole you put into a roof is for your chimney. The roof and chimney junction needs proper flashing to prevent water penetration into the home. Masonry chimneys act as big sponges; they absorb water and then must dry out. The water your chimney takes on may evaporate to the outdoors or, because of defects, it may draw water to the interior of the home. Over time exposure to water will accelerate the breakdown of mortar, soften bricks, rot wood, and can cause mold growth leading to expensive repairs. The crown of the chimney is designed to shed water. Often, however, a crown was never installed or the original crown has been severely crumbled by acid rain..

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