Flashing
Faulty Chimney Flashing Can Cause Water Damage
If you’ve noticed damage to your roof, ceilings or attic, especially around your chimney, you probably have a water leak due to defective or worn chimney flashing. Moisture in your home’s chimney system can lead to costly problems like wood rot, deteriorating bricks and mortar, and mold growth. Chimney flashing is made from galvanized or…
Read MoreWater Damage and Chimney Repairs
With the sort of weather we have been having it might be time to have your chimney inspected for water damage inside and outside of your chimney. If a cap has been removed there could be moisture buildup inside your fireplace. Debris from leaves and animals may also start to negatively affect your fireplace. Spring…
Read MoreArtifacts Uncovered In Old Fireplace
As years pass houses and buildings are renovated and undergo some drastic changes. One such drastic change is the boarding up of fireplaces. Many times these fireplaces are covered and boarded up and remain that way for centuries and even decades. Over the years Museums and individuals have purchased these older homes and buildings and…
Read More32 Years of Business and Still Going Strong
When you’ve been in business as long as we have, sometimes you stop and reflect at all the changes that have occurred in the industry. TJ’s Chimney Service has been servicing Indianapolis-area residents for 32 years, so there’s plenty for us to consider. Back when we started in 1979, the tools – and the services…
Read MoreWhat Is Chimney Flashing and Why Is It Important?
Our friends on the East coast are suffering through the consequences of Hurricane Irene. Key ingredients of a hurricane include high-powered winds and violent sheets of rain, which can be detrimental to your chimney. Your best defense for extreme weather is to make sure your chimney flashing is solid and secure. Chimney flashing is what…
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