What are the white stains on my brick chimney?
The white stains or powder-like material is often the result of water penetration of the chimney. During a rain, snow, or ice storm water is absorbed by the brick and mortar crown. In the case of snow or ice storm the freeze thaw cycles can enlarge the cracks on the top of the chimney mortar crown allowing water to enter the structure this way. The chimney will soon saturate with water. As the chimney dries, lime and salts from brick and mortar are pushed out of the pores of the chimney. Wood in contact with the chimney can also absorb water, and in most cases, start to rot. This is a common problem that we can help preven.t Q:How long will it take to clean my chimney and is there any mess? A:It usually takes about an hour to clean most masonry chimneys including setup of tarps, vacuum and tool and taking them down. We guarantee absolutly No Mess in your home.
