How to Prevent Dripping Water in the Fireplace
This has been a tough winter with the below freezing temperatures, snow and freezing rain that has turned to ice. And we’re not even close to winter being over. But right now, that’s okay. As soon as the temperatures begin to rise, and the ice and snow begins to melt, the problem looming ahead is water. Dripping water that finds it way through the smallest of cracks down the chimney and into your home. What can be done to prevent dripping water in the fireplace?
How to Prevent Dripping Water in the Fireplace
The first thing to do is to schedule an appointment now for Spring. With the challenges of winter, many will be calling for emergency help or leaks in the fireplace. You can do that now and call 877-244-6349.
Now that you made the appointment, let’s discuss how to prevent dripping water in the fireplace.
- Masonry repair: Masonry repair is critical to stopping water leaks. Water is a tricky thing as it finds any gap that it can enter. This is the beginning of problems both outside and inside the home. Getting this inspected and repaired is critical for a safe home.
- Waterproofing the chimney: One way to keep the chimney is great shape is to get it waterproofed. Our Chimney Saver product is a liquid spray that goes onto the bricks, stone and mortar to fill the gaps of the porous materials. This protection lasts for about 10 years.
- Chimney cap: A chimney cap does help prevent dripping water in the fireplace. It deflects water away from the hole in the chimney and sends it elsewhere. It also helps to keep debris and critters out of the chimney too! A small intricate of metal with a big job to do.
Annual Chimney Inspection
As we discussed above, now is the time to get your appointments made for a spring chimney inspection. In the inspection, we will check the exterior chimney, the chimney flue and the chimney itself. There’s a lot that goes into a chimney inspection and we have developed a 14-point inspection. Along with the inspection is photo documentation. As we go to places that are not visited by homeowners, we take photos so you can see for yourself the condition various parts of your chimney are in.
Once you have the information necessary, it’s time to make a decision. If it shows that some repairs are needed, you’ll get a price and the knowledge to move forward.
Certified Technicians It’s one thing to get the chimney inspected, but you need to be sure that it is done by a certified chimney technician. It may seem easy to clean the fireplace, but you need to know and fully understand how a chimney operates. If you don’t know what to look for, you could have carbon monoxide build up in your home. from the appliances in your home that use the chimney. Do you know how? Do you know how airflow works in the chimney? This is what we do… every day… all day. Let our education, experience and expertise keep you and your family safe in the home.
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