The stain that returned after roof work
A homeowner notices a brown ceiling mark beside a chimney after several rainy days. The roof was recently repaired, but there is no chimney inspection record.
Follow the decision path →Practice the decision, not the repair
The Chimney Casebook
Three situations. Several possible paths. Learn how useful evidence changes the questions you ask.
A fireplace behaves differently after new windows
A homeowner reports smoke entering the room after a renovation that included new windows and an exhaust fan. The fireplace had previously appeared to work normally.
Follow the decision path →An inherited fireplace with no service history
A buyer receives keys to a house with an attractive brick fireplace. The seller said it had not been used for years, and no appliance manual or service record is available.
Follow the decision path →