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April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring moisture problems to your home. Cracks in the top of the chimney, or the crown, can allow water to seep down into the house. If left unrepaired, these leaks can lead to mold growth and rot, requiring expensive repairs in the future. In winter, those cracks fill with water and freeze, expanding the crack and eventually breaking apart the crown.
Fortunately, cracks in chimney crowns are easy and inexpensive to fix. For crowns with small cracks, up to a quarter-inch wide, CrownCoat is a great solution. It applies easily with a brush and comes with a 15-year warranty. ->CrownCoat product page
For larger cracks, CrownSeal is the ideal fix. Applied with a trowel, CrownSeal provides a thick layer of protection for your chimney. It comes with a 10-year warranty, assuring years of protection from chimney crown leaks. -> CrownSeal product page
5 Ways to Prevent Chimney Leaks A leaking pipe, a leaking roof, a leaking window, a leaking chimney – none of them is good. Here are 5 ways make your chimney leak-proof and prevent chimney leaks. See how to fix chimney leaks and prevent them in, through and around your chimney. #1 Way to Prevent Chimney Leaks: Install a […]
When is a headache, nausea, and fatigue not “just the flu” and, instead, carbon monoxide poisoning? And how can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home? Every year 20,000 Americans are treated in emergency rooms for carbon monoxide poisoning. But many of those at first thought they were dealing with a run-of-the-mill bug. Those […]
Will fireplace ashes melt ice or just improve traction on ice? Are there advantages or disadvantages to using ashes instead of rock salt or other chemicals on snow and ice? What are the pros and cons of other de-icers compared with using fireplace ashes on icy surfaces? Will Fireplace Ashes Melt Ice and Snow? Fireplace ashes primarily provide […]
Nothing can completely prevent a Christmas tree or fireplace greenery from burning. But you can reduce the flammability of your Christmas trees and mantel greenery with these homemade or purchased fire retardants. Fire retardants prevent fires from starting and spreading, reduce or eliminate harmful smoke, and minimize fire damage. Some are made specifically for Christmas trees and […]
