Chimney repair and waterproofing

Chimney cement cap repair

Chimney metal chase replacement

Chimney cement cap repair

Another reason to repair a chimney cap is because they help protect against the environment. Many homeowners do not think about the environment when they think about their chimney, but they should. A chimney cap done right protects your home's air quality by preventing animals and debris from entering your fireplace system through the flue.

Chimney metal cap repair

Chimney metal chase replacement

Chimney cement cap repair

We can not only install a chimney cap or chase cover for your chimney to help protect against animals and unwanted debris, but we provide chimney cap repair services to any damage done to either as well. Keep you and your home safe with our trusted and dependable chimney services.

Chimney metal chase replacement

Chimney brick sealing and waterprrfing

The top part of a wooden chimney chase has a metal protective covering on top. A lot of the time, we find this piece to be made of galvanized steel, and when it gets old, it rusts. We can replace the chase cover with a new stainless steel covering that will continue to protect the top of the chimney, and will last a lifetime.

Chimney brick sealing and waterprrfing

Chimneys are made of porous materials and, over time, as water seeps into the brick and mortar, that masonry can start to deteriorate, causing leaks and leading toward larger problems. That deterioration is only made worse with the changing seasons, as water that’s trapped in the masonry expands and contracts as it freezes and melts.

Chimney flashing repair

Chimney brick sealing and waterprrfing

Repairing damaged mortar joints

Your chimney was built with extra protection at all its vulnerable points – the places where water can potentially get in and cause damage. The chimney’s flashing adds a much-needed layer of protection where the roof line and chimney meet.

Repairing damaged mortar joints

Chimney brick sealing and waterprrfing

Repairing damaged mortar joints

Even though they seem to be sound structures. The mortar joints are much more susceptible to deterioration than brick and rock. Chimney masonry can be expected to last at least a century, if protected from moisture.

Chimney leak repair

Leaky chimney???? You have come to the right place

A leaky chimney is nothing to take lightly. If you’ve noticed signs of leaks, it means you have a problem that’s not going to go away. Signs of a leaky chimney include:

Water dripping into the firebox
Strong, foul odors coming from the fireplace
Discoloration of your home’s interior walls
White staining on the exterior masonry of the chimney

Our expert chimney technicians have demonstrated the hands-on skill and technical knowledge needed to tackle any chimney leak issue and resolve it quickly before further damage occurs.

No Chimney Cap/Damaged Chimney Cap

Fortunately, this is an easy one to fix. A chimney cap acts as a top shield over the opening of your flue to keep out water from rain and melting snow. If there is no cap, water has an open path to seep into the internal chimney structure, where it will begin to cause damage to bricks and mortar. If you don’t have a chimney cap, we can install one for you. If your chimney cap is damaged, in many cases we can repair it.

Masonry Damage/Brick and Mortar Issues

The bricks and mortar of your chimney can become damaged by years of severe weather events, house-settling and general old age. Cracks in bricks and mortar joints are another common cause of chimney leaks. If the damage is minor, we can seal-coat the masonry to prevent further water infiltration. In other cases, we may perform tuckpointing to replace missing sections of masonry. If damage is severe, we can partially or completely rebuild your chimney.

Cracks in the Chimney Crown

The cement chimney crown that covers most of the top of the chimney is a solid safeguard against water getting into the bricks and into the flue. Crowns may begin showing small cracks after years of use. When this happens, water can infiltrate the cracks and freeze and expand, causing larger cracks. In some cases, our chimney technicians can apply a waterproof coating to prevent water seepage into the crown; in other cases, we may need to partially or completely rebuild the crown.

Damaged or Missing Flashing

Chimney flashing material creates a seal over the gap where the chimney meets the roof. When flashing becomes warped or decomposed because of rust, it allows rainwater and melting snow into the attic and other parts of the home. This can lead to building material damage, mold growth and a gradual eroding of bricks and mortar. Our chimney specialists can repair or replace flashing to prevent these problems.

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