Monday, November 17, 2014

Water Leaks around Brick Chimneys in TN

All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair situated in Cloverwood Drive TN will be able to assist Nashville TN residents with all their Brick chimney water leaks.

Many homeowners with brick chimneys have problems with water leakage, and this is evident in a few certain ways, such as:
  • The water running down the flue;
  • The water running down the brickwork inside the house or attic;
  • The brickwork getting damp and white lime deposits forming on the surface.

There can be a number of reasons for this:
  • The flashing around the chimney could be inadequate, worn or corroded;
  • The top of the chimney may be cracked or loose and water could be entering at the top and running down to the inside of the chimney;
  • The brickwork around the flashing might just be rough and porous, and might just need a copper (good) or lead coated copper (better) or lead (best) flashing.


Contact the professionals at All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair on 615-208-2428 to assist you with any chimney water leakage problem; alternatively visit us at 3136 Cloverwood Drive in Nashville, Tennessee 37214. 

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Monday, November 3, 2014

The Most Common Chimney Problems in Nashville

To sort out the most common chimney problems in the Nashville area, contact All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair situated on Cloverwood Drive in Tennessee.

Following is the most common chimney problems Nashville residents could face:
  • Obstruction or blockage of a chimney can be the cause of numerous things. It is very dangerous as it can cause toxic fumes like carbon monoxide to enter the home.
  • Creosote is a fine carbon powder mixture consisting of black tar and dirt. It is deposited in the chimney flue lining whenever wood is burned, and is highly flammable.
  • When damaged mortar on a chimney’s brickwork isn’t frequently maintained, water can penetrate and it could lead to a chimney that leans, crumbles, and could completely collapse.
  • On top of the chimney will either be a crown and/ or a cap. Both would need to be regularly maintained to keep moisture from penetrating and causing damage.
  • The chimney lining can deteriorate if moisture combines with the creosote which can lead to it cracking. When this happens, it would need to be replaced before the fireplace is used again, since the lining is what protects the combustible parts of the home from catching fire.


When wanting assistance with any common chimney problems in the Nashville area, contact the professionals at All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repair on 615-208-2428; alternatively visit us at 3136 Cloverwood Drive in Nashville, Tennessee 37214. 

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