by Dennis Lamb | Sep 14, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
If you are in the market to buy a home, you want to be sure the house you invest in is in good condition with no potentially expensive problems. When the home includes a fireplace and chimney, you should make sure that a chimney inspection is performed by a chimney...
by Dennis Lamb | Aug 15, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
To protect your chimney from the damage and deterioration that occurs from water penetration, you should have a quality chimney cap installed on the top of the chimney. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) claims that a chimney cap is the least expensive...
by Dennis Lamb | Jul 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
As soon as the weather gets warmer, The Mad Hatter receives calls from our customers asking us why their chimneys are so stinky. You can blame unpleasant fireplace and chimney odors on heat and humidity. Hot temperatures combined with extra moisture in the air can...
by Dennis Lamb | Jun 12, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
If you own a home with a masonry chimney, you most likely have noticed that the weather can have adverse effects on the brick and mortar work. The freezing temperatures of winter lead to the spalling of masonry materials, which can eventually cause the complete...
by Dennis Lamb | May 28, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimney swifts get their name because of where they nest – your chimney! It’s important to remember that once they nest their, you cannot remove them until they move out. Having a chimney cap installed can keep them out.
by Dennis Lamb | Mar 16, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Our Indianapolis area has seen some rough winter weather this season, and we have already seen the damage left behind. One of the biggest winter-related problems we see is spalling, which occurs when water penetrates a masonry surface, including a brick chimney, and...
