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For mold to grow, certain conditions must be present. Mold thrives in areas that a poorly ventilated, dark and damp. Most chimneys provide at least the first two conditions. Chimneys that leak for any number of reasons provide the third and can lead to a very serious outbreak of harmful mold. Mold dangers As a Read more

Do you suspect that your chimney has a mold problem? If you live in the Framingham , South Shore, or Cape Cod area, we hope you will contact Above & Beyond Chimney Service to remove this fungus, which may be harmful to your health and which indicates a moisture problem with your chimney that will Read more

Your fireplace probably got a lot of use last winter, and with it, your chimney. Wood burning fireplaces, in particular, can leave both your fireplace and chimney especially dirty after repeated use. You may ask- how do I deal with cleaning my chimney? Cleaning your chimney after a long winter involves several steps and should Read more

Many people who fully understand the importance of fireplace and chimney maintenance, may neglect the other fire hazard in their home because they are not familiar with the warnings and dangers of dryer lint buildup. People often assume this isn’t an issue with today’s dryers and modern technology. However, dryer lint buildup can still create Read more

If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t think much about your fireplace during summer and even less about its chimney; but things can happen during summer to damage your chimney, mainly storms. Heavy winds can fling tree limbs and debris into your chimney, causing chimney brick cracks. Summers storms can also bring large, damaging hail Read more