When a chimney system face years of neglect and damage, a repair job just wonโt cut it. If youโre even slightly worried about the state of your chimney and fireplace, then you should definitely give us a call to check things over! Our technicians are CSIA trained and...
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...
Creosote.ย Itโs no fun to deal with and you need to know the scoop to keep your family safe.ย It is understandable that you will have questions, and thankfully the Winstonโs Chimney Service staff has highly educated professionals for all of your chimney needs. Q: What...
One of the major goals of a chimney cleaning is to remove the build-up of creosote. It is a natural by-product of burning, so it is impossible to be creosote-free, but allowing it to accumulate is dangerous. What is it? Creosote is part of the chemical products that...
