The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (25%) was failure to clean creosote from solid-fueled heating equipment in chimneys. Decrease this risk by having your chimney cleaned annually.
Caulking / Sealing / Waterproofing/Repair & Restoration:
Failed and deteriorated caulking should be properly removed and new sealant applied and tooled for a proper watertight seal. Caulking seals joints between masonry and non-masonry surface is essential to keeping out moisture.
Rebuild Fireplaces & Chimneys:
Chimneys are far more exposed to wind, rain, snow and ice than masonry walls. Mortar joints also suffer the effects of continued expansion and contraction due to the heat of the fire and cold exterior temperatures. Left unrepaired, chimney damage can cause dangerous and unhealthy gases to enter into your building and can create a fire hazard. Left unrepaired, the structure can fail, potentially causing damage to people or property.
Brick Repair and Replacement:
Moisture is the enemy of brick and if it finds its way into the brick. The freezing and thawing cycle will cause the brick to spall. When this happens, the brick offers no structural support to the masonry wall and the problem quickly spreads to surrounding brick. The only solution is to cut out the damaged brick and replace it.
Rebuild Crowns:
The crown is the layer of cement sitting on top of the last row of brick. Its purpose is to shed water away from the chimney. It’s normally 2 – 3 inches thick and starts high at the flue tile then slopes down to the edge of the bricks. Because the cement is porous, it allows water to penetrate and will eventually crack when the freezing weather begins.
Install Chimney Caps & Replace Chase Tops:
Stops water penetration and damage. Water erodes the mortar joints and allows mold to enter your house. Keeps out any bird or animal. Protects brick and mortar on your chimney. Protects the mortar crown and the first row of brick from sun and water damage.
Flue Relining:
Cracks in flue tiles allow gases, creosote and heat to leak out between the flue and the chimney, even possibly into other parts of your home. We now know that all gas furnaces and hot water heaters should be vented through a listed metal liner, especially if used with a high-efficiency furnace. Current codes require it for all new furnace installations.
Industry experience over the last few decades have conclusively demonstrated that venting gas appliances into masonry chimneys results in the rapid break-down of clay tile liners and the eventual destruction of the overall chimney structure.
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