Auburn, MA Massachusetts 01501
When you require your chimney repaired, we are available and prepared to help! We offer a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
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Normal chimney and fire place maintenance is very important to help keep your household safe from smoke, carbon monoxide gas, and also fires. Whether you are needing a repair service, or you would just like to update your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can help!
Our chimney pros handle all kinds of repairs as well as maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to complete chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke and gases which are produced by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, fractures between the bricks, and degrading mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to modest damage, it's feasible to fix the loosened mortar and fractures. One of our professionals will be able to provide you a flue repair service estimate as well as suggest the best choices for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help secure your flue from damages as well as protect against fires. The three major types of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently favored sort of chimney liner for upgrades and repair work. They are typically produced from stainless steel, although they can occasionally be made from aluminum too. Metal liners are are really versatile, readily available in rigid or flexible versions, and most any kind of house can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common type of chimney liner. The majority of older houses have clay liners. They are relatively inexpensive, however call for regular maintenance to ensure that flue tiles do not fracture, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light product comparable to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These kinds of liners tend to be hard to. install and also costly. With time, they can start to develop fractures and require relining.
Our pros can help figure out the most effective options for your residence.
The chimney crown is very crucial. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your entire chimney. This secures your flue and also chimney from rain and various other elements.
When the chimney crown establishes cracks or becomes damaged at all, it enables rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can create severe damage to the whole chimney if not repaired. When found early, standard repairs can be made to avoid issues from happening.
If cracking in the chimney crown is small, the cracks can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealant can be used on top. This will safely block water from entering.
In circumstances where there is much more substantial damage to the crown, it may 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 very important to have a professional chimney repair check the crown, flue, and whole chimney to make certain all areas are safe.
A chimney cap secures your home in many ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place and also protects against hot sparks and also embers from flying out and into your roof. You should never run your fireplace or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made of galvanized or stainless steel, light weight aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service professionals can replace your chimney cap or mount 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 part of the chimney that blocks air flow to the exterior. When a damper comes to be old, it requires repair. Generally repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be costly.
It's far better to set up a top sealing damper. They are less costly, as well as every effective. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also unwanted weather outdoors. A significant amount of air movement can leak in via the chimney from the exterior, making your home really feel chillier in the winter. This can quickly amount to hundreds of dollars per year in added home heating costs.
There are times when a quick repair service isn't a good solution and a damaged chimney needs to be totally rebuilt. Our expert chimney specialists can do chimney masonry repair work as well as complete chimney rebuilding.
We can assist with complete fire place repair service including firebox repair, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair work, gas log repair work and replacement, fire place screens and clean out doors, and a lot more.
The firebox is the place inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fire place can in some cases require repairs. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned, and then the old joints are filled with new cement. Fractured or loose bricks can additionally be repaired.
Prefabricated fire places include refractory panels. These panels are repaired by cutting and sizing replacement panels, fitting them together and mounting them.
Fireplace doors and gas logs are a wonderful improvement for your fireplace. The newest gas logs are attractive and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any selection of fireplace repair and renovations.