Three years ago I had to replace half my chimney at a cost of thousands of dollars because of crumbling mortar and cracked bricks. The mason who finished the job told me I needed to have the chimney ...

El Niño is coming, and Patrick is fretting about waterproofing the house. I told him I’d take care of the chimney. The first thing, says Terri Pocock of Swede Chimney (858-573-1672), is to visit ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new cover that could be placed over and around a chimney to protect it against rain, snow, and wind," said an inventor, from Tacoma, ...

Future trend: The chimney waterproofing services market is likely to focus on improving the durability of chimneys and preventing water damage. Future trends may include the use of advanced sealants ...

"Freshly poured and neatly finished concrete walkway by Eastern Waterproofing Co. Inc."Connecticut contractors report a 40% increase in preventable chimney damage this winter. Experts confirm that ...

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