Winter Damage Archives - The Mad Hatter

The Freeze Thaw Cycle and Your Masonry

by Dennis Lamb | Jan 25, 2019 | Winter Damage

Your chimney vents your fire during winter, but it works year-round to keep water and weather out too. The parts of the chimney that work to keep water out are the most important and need to be maintained properly to keep working. When it falls into disrepair or takes...

What to Look for in Winter Masonry Damage

by Dennis Lamb | Jan 12, 2017 | Winter Damage

Indianapolis can experience harsh winters, including substantial amounts of snow. These heavy snows, sleet, and freezing temperatures can cause damage to your masonry. This is especially a concern if your chimney had a leak before winter weather. Masonry damage can...

Make Sure Your Masonry is Ready for Winter

by Dennis Lamb | Oct 10, 2016 | Winter Damage

With fall in full-swing it is definitely time to prepare for winter. Having your chimney system cleaned and inspected should be on your to-do list if it hasn’t happened yet. However there are other factors to consider when it comes to your masonry. Water and Your...

Is Winter Damaging Your Chimney?

by Dennis Lamb | Feb 13, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance, Winter Damage

The snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that winter brings can end up causing a lot of damage to your masonry chimney. In the Indianapolis area, we must endure some tough winter weather, and The Mad Hatter knows that we will be busy repairing damage after a big snow...