by chimneysweepscoloradosprings | Last updated Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
When brick gets wet and temps swing below freezing, water inside the brick turns to ice and expands. That push widens tiny pores and hairline cracks. Melt, refill, refreeze, repeat. The brick surface flakes, mortar loosens, and gaps grow. This is freeze-thaw damage,...
by chimneysweepscoloradosprings | Last updated Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you burn wood, gas, or oil, your chimney liner choice matters. Clay is common in older masonry chimneys. Stainless steel fits most updates and tough fuel mixes. Aluminum only fits some low heat gas vents. Think of clay as classic brick bread pan, stainless as a...
by chimneysweepscoloradosprings | Last updated Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Brick spalling means the brick face flakes off. Loose mortar means the joints are open or crumbly. Both let water slide into the chimney. Then the cold comes, the water freezes, and bricks pop even more. You stop it by fixing joints, swapping bad bricks, sealing...
by chimneysweepscoloradosprings | Last updated Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
A new chimney liner may be needed if your fireplace smokes, smells odd, drops tiny clay bits, or leaves heavy soot in the firebox. These signs point to wear or gaps in the liner. A camera scan during a chimney inspection confirms the liner’s condition. If the liner is...
by chimneysweepscoloradosprings | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ever sat by your fireplace on a frosty Colorado Springs evening, only to hear a strange rattle from your chimney? Maybe it’s not Santa trying to visit early—maybe your chimney is calling for help. Chimneys work hard, standing tall through rain, snow, blazing...
