
Ketchikan, AK Alaska 99901
When you need your chimney repaired, we are available and prepared to assist! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We proudly offer fast response times and high quality services for all our chimney repair customers.
Normal chimney and fireplace maintenance is necessary to help keep your family members safe from smoke, carbon monoxide gas, as well as fires. Whether you are needing a repair work, or you would just like to update your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fire place repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros handle all kinds of repair work and upkeep from chimney crowns and caps, to complete chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke and also gases which are created by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, cracks between the bricks, and degrading mortar take place after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's feasible to deal with the loose mortar and cracks. One of our specialists will be able to provide you a flue repair work quote and recommend the best alternatives for your home.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help safeguard your flue from damages and also prevent fires. The three primary kinds of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently preferred type of chimney liner for upgrades as well as repairs. They are typically produced from stainless steel, although they can occasionally be made from aluminum as well. Metal liners are are really versatile, available in rigid or flexible versions, and most any type of residence can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common type of chimney liner. A lot of older homes have clay liners. They are rather low-cost, however require regular upkeep to see to it that flue tiles do not crack, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light material similar to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These kinds of liners have a tendency to be hard to. install as well as expensive. In time, they can start to develop cracks and require relining.
Our pros can help determine the best choices for your home.
The chimney crown is extremely crucial. It acts as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your entire chimney. This safeguards your flue and also chimney from rain and other elements.
When the chimney crown gets fractures or ends up being damaged at all, it allows rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can create serious damages to the whole chimney if not repaired. When found early, standard repairs can be made to prevent issues from occurring.
If cracking in the chimney crown is minor, the splits can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealant can be applied on top. This will safely block water from getting in.
In scenarios where there is more substantial damage to the crown, it might be needed to rebuild it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's possible to rebuild only the crown. This will secure the chimney for many more years. It is necessary to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make certain all areas are safe.
A chimney cap shields your home in lots of ways. It keeps rainfall, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place as well as prevents hot sparks as well as embers from flying out and into your roofing. You should never run your fireplace or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made of galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service technicians can replace your chimney cap or install a new one on your chimney if you do not have one yet.
Many individuals confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the inside of the chimney that smoke journeys through. The damper is the component of the chimney that blocks air flow to the exterior. When a damper comes to be old, it needs fixing. Normally fixing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's much better to install a top sealing damper. They are less costly, as well as every effective. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts as well as unwanted weather outdoors. A substantial amount of airflow can leak in via the chimney from the exterior, making your home feel cooler in the winter season. This can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars each year in extra heating expenses.
There are times when a fast repair work isn't a good option and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney professionals can do chimney masonry repair work as well as full chimney rebuilding.
We can help with complete fireplace repair service including firebox repair service, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair work, gas log repair and replacement, fire place screens and clean out doors, and much more.
The firebox is the place inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fire place can occasionally require repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a procedure that eliminates old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned up, and after that the old joints are loaded with new cement. Fractured or loose bricks can also be repaired.
Prefabricated fireplaces have refractory panels. These panels are fixed by cutting and sizing replacement panels, fitting them together and mounting them.
Fireplace doors and gas logs are a wonderful improvement for your fire place. The most recent gas logs are appealing and realistic looking as well as are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any kind of selection of fireplace repair service and enhancements.