by Renee Brigman | Aug 14, 2018 | Water Damage
Many people are drawn to our overall mild weather here in SC’s Upstate Region. However, if your home has a chimney, the rain and humidity can play havoc with its structural integrity. In Summertime we are prone to lots of afternoon thunderstorms, and in Wintertime,...
by Renee Brigman | Apr 13, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS….. But before they do, your chimney might just spring a leak. After all, a chimney is just a big sponge. Like a sponge — when it gets saturated, the water will run out anywhere and anyhow it can. Depending on how many bricks are...
by Renee Brigman | Mar 20, 2017 | Leaky Chimney
South Carolina weather brings hurricane leftovers, seasonal rains, and high humidity. So… if you’ve got a masonry chimney, it’s going to be especially susceptible to water, since brick and mortar are porous materials. You can avoid costly repairs by choosing...
