CHIMNEY SAVER® Water Damage Can Be Prevented Chimneys are highly exposed to the elements and, if left unprotected, are susceptible to structural deterioration. It is important to address this problem before serious damage occurs. There are approximately 40 million masonry chimneys in North America and he most common problem with these structures is water penetration. Water causes over 1 Billion dollars in damage annually in the form of staining, loss of insulation value, freeze-thaw damage, deterioration, and ultimately structure failure. ........................................................................................................................................... Superior Value The Superior Value and added benefits of protecting your masonry with ChimneySaver® are obvious when comparisons are made with popular retail brands of water sealers. ........................................................................................................................................... Long-Term Protection ChimneySaver® is an investment in long-term protection that will help prevent expensive reconstruction. No water repellent, however, is a substitute for good construction and workmanship. The first step in prevention water damage is to make necessary repairs to structural cracks, damaged crowns, flashings, deteriorated bricks, and mortar joints. The second step is to protect porous masonry from further water penetration by applying ChimneySaver® water repellent. ...........................................................................................................................................