by Avery Soderman | May 28, 2015 | Efflorescence
A common problem that homeowners with masonry chimneys come across is efflorescence. This appears as white powder that develops on the outside of the chimney. In actuality the powder is salt deposits left remain after excess moisture on the chimney surface has...
by Avery Soderman | Apr 23, 2015 | Chimney Swifts
Chimney swift season is among us, and if your chimney is located on the eastern side of the United States and does not have a cap, chances are you might already have a nest. If this is the case, leave them be. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to...
by Avery Soderman | Dec 22, 2014 | Hardwood vs Softwood
Wells & Sons Chimney Service offers a full-range of chimney repair services to the Southeastern Pennsylvania area including Allentown, Norristown, Berwyn, and Collegeville. Services include installing chase covers, chimney re-linings, installing new chimneys,...
by Avery Soderman | Nov 26, 2014 | Chimney and Stove Fire Safety
Each year there are hundreds and thousands of fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves. These fires are responsible for injuries, and sometimes deaths, to family members and emergency workers. Fires can also rack up a loss in property damage...
by Avery Soderman | Jun 5, 2014 | Fireplace Odor
As summer approaches, you may have started to notice a smell coming from your chimney. Humid, summer days combined with moisture is a good recipe for undesirable odors coming from your fireplace and chimney. This smell is probably not new for homeowners, but it does...