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...
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...
