Having your chimney cleaned by a certified chimney professional is a serious matter. There are a few signals that will alert you to the time to schedule a cleaning.The four signs you need a chimney sweep are odors, changing seasons, the quality of your fire, and visual clues. First, let’s talk about odors Smells from...

 Spring and Summer in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are lovely seasons when plants and animals flourish. While this is wonderful to experience in a majority of cases, it can also cause some annoyances. Just ask anyone with allergies how much they love spring.  Extra pollen in the air isn’t the only issue that might come...

If you have a masonry chimney or walls made with mortar and materials such as brick, stone, or cement, Your chimney was designed to absorb water. That is not a good thing, but it is a fact. Water repellent sealants can help greatly. The Enemy Inside  Masonry chimneys are more susceptible to moisture. The mortar and...

Chimney fires can cause thousands of dollars of damages in your home and are caused by the flames migrating upward, melting, warping, or negatively affecting the masonry or chimney walls. This sudden combustion, in the majority of cases, can ruin houses and risk lives. These tragedies are normally preventable because you can have your chimney...

Cincinnati has plenty of Rain fall, High Humidity, and cold weather dips where we burn hard and fast These elements can all work together to make the chimney stink. It’s time for a chimney cleaning. Some homeowners might shrug-off the fireplace smell as most households have air conditioning. If you have the air conditioning on,...

Common Chimney Problems in Aging & Historic Homes in the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky Market Since at least the 1940s, the absence of a chimney liner in a chimney has been recognized as an imminent danger. Historic homes that reflect the architecture and charm of designs from our history have tremendous appeal, but with an old...

TODAY• September 22, 2020 A massive fire that destroyed Rachael Ray’s New York home in August was started in the chimney, according to the celebrity chef. The sad news comes as a reminder to homeowners about the dangers of chimneys as fall begins and cold weather approaches. Ray told “Entertainment Tonight” the fire ...

Below is a list of the remedies used by Best Cincinnati Chimney to fix chimney liner issues that can lead to house fires. Flue Tiles – Used mostly for straight , short chimneys, this method of lining is used mostly on new construction. You generally cannot replace Terra cotta tiles but you can repair them. HeatShield®...

WATER LEAKS IN MASONRY At Best Cincinnati Chimney we know that durability of masonry depends primarily on its resistance to water penetration and water leaks. Water leaks can  cause corrosion, deterioration, dimensional damage, efflorescence, freeze-thaw spalling, staining, damage to interior finishes, and, ultimately, structural failure. It is wel...

As a homeowner, it is important that your home and each of its components stay in good shape. Regular chimney maintenance and repair will allow you to keep your home structurally safe and it will also ensure that its value is protected against depreciation. One area that many homeowners frequently neglect to maintain is their...

There is not much worse of a feeling than waking up to water inside your home. A leaking chimney can lead water throughout your home and cause damage to everything from floors to interior painting. That is why it is important to spot areas that need chimney repair as soon as possible. Proper chimney maintenance...

Chimney cleaning is something that people tend to put off or forget about far too often. Your chimney is more than just an aesthetic piece of your home, it provides a variety of functions, as long as you take care of it. You want it working as intended to provide not only a way to...