Spalling: What the Cold Can Do to Your Chimney

Commonly seen during the winters here in the DC area, spalling occurs when water penetrates a masonry surface, including a brick chimney, and causes the chipping and breaking of bricks or concrete. Freezing temperatures are what causes the damage to the masonry...

The Importance of Relining Your Chimney

One of the most important parts of your chimney, the chimney liner serves several functions that affect the safety and performance of your fireplace. If your chimney liner becomes cracked or damaged due to water penetration of your chimney, you must take care of this...

Smoky Fireplace Startups

No one likes smoky fireplaces. Not only is the odor a problem, but the smoke itself can be hazardous to breathe. Our staff at Winston’s Chimney Service have dealt with many smoky fireplaces, and different things can be causing smoke to come out of your fireplace...

Why Hiring a CSIA Chimney Sweep is Important

People trust products and services that come with a notable certification, and this is with good reason. A product, service, or professional backed by a reputable organization is much more likely to have the correct features or training necessary to serve its purpose....