In Pittsburgh, where wood-burning fireplaces and stoves are part of the winter experience, maintaining the chimney is paramount. However, snowy and below-freezing winters and warm summers with over 150 days of rainfall annually mixed in

There is an old saying that describes spring in Pittsburgh, “In like a lion, and out like a lamb.” That’s because although spring has begun, it still feels like winter. Then, like a rabbit popping

Does your chimney have gaps between the bricks? Eroding and decaying mortar are common problems for masonry chimneys in Alleghany County and western PA. Years of exposure to snowy, icy winters and wet, humid summers

It’s the first day of spring, and as I walk around the waterfront on a cool, sunny afternoon in Pittsburgh, I notice several chimney tops bearing the scars of a brutal winter. As masonry chimneys

Southwestern Pennsylvania experiences all four seasons, from humid summers with temperatures reaching into the 80s and 90s to cold, snowy winters that dip below freezing. The region’s climate stresses homes and their components, including chimneys.

Ooh, what’s that smell? As your chimney works to vent smoke and pollutants from your warm and cozy fireplace, it can also become a motel for unwanted guests and decaying organic matter. A broken or