Why Does Chimney Mortar Need to be Replaced?
Chimney mortar needs to be replaced in the Chicagoland area because repeated freeze and thaw cycles, weather elements and age break down the joints between bricks long before the brick itself wears out. Chimney tuckpointing removes the deteriorated and missing mortar and is replaced with new mortar, sealing out water and protecting your chimney. As […]
The Real Cost of Ignoring Chimney Tuckpointing
As the temperatures continue to climb, and we finally get a chance to enjoy some warm weather, we start to walk around the neighborhood, or even our own homes, to find that lots of work needs to be done. Whether it be weed picking or changing bulbs in the light fixtures there’s always something that […]
Will I Find a Chimney When the Snow Melts in Spring?
The team at Superior Chimney had a few calls concerning the lack of visibility of their chimney. Yup, that’s right, the angle of the snow versus the angle of the chimney on top of the house has buried much of it. Homeowners are concerned asking, “will I find a chimney when the snow melts in […]