
Laurel, MD Maryland 20724
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 ring and we can help with your chimney needs!
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Normal chimney and fire place maintenance is very important to help keep your family safe from smoke, carbon monoxide gas, and fires. Whether you are needing a repair, or you would just like to update your fire place and chimney, our chimney repair and fire place repair service pros can help!
Our chimney pros handle all types of repairs and upkeep from chimney crowns and caps, to complete chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the interior shaft that vents smoke and gases which are created by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, fractures between the bricks, and deteriorating mortar happen after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's feasible to repair the loosened mortar and cracks. One of our experts will be able to provide you a flue repair service quote and recommend the best choices for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help safeguard your flue from damages as well as prevent fires. The three main sorts of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly preferred kind of chimney liner for upgrades and repairs. They are typically produced from stainless-steel, although they can sometimes be made from aluminum also. Metal liners are are very versatile, readily available in stiff or flexible models, and most any kind of home can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are one of the most common type of chimney liner. The majority of older homes have clay liners. They are fairly economical, yet need routine upkeep to make certain that flue tiles do not fracture, split, or break.
Cast in place liners are a light material comparable to cement that is installed inside the chimney for a seamless flue. These sorts of liners often tend to be challenging to. install and pricey. In time, they can begin to develop cracks and require relining.
Our pros can help determine the most effective options for your residence.
The chimney crown is really vital. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your entire chimney. This secures your flue and chimney from rainfall and various other elements.
When the chimney crown develops cracks or becomes damaged whatsoever, it allows rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can trigger severe damage to the whole chimney if not fixed. When uncovered early, basic repairs can be made to avoid issues from happening.
If breaking in the chimney crown is minor, the fractures can be loaded with patch and a water-proof sealant can be applied on top. This will safely block water from entering.
In situations where there is a lot 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 safeguard the chimney for a lot more years. It is essential to have a professional chimney repair check the crown, flue, and entire chimney to make certain all areas are safe.
A chimney cap protects your home in several 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 roof. You should never run your fireplace or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are constructed from galvanized or stainless-steel, aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service specialists can replace your chimney cap or set up a brand-new one on your chimney if you don't have one yet.
Lots of people confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the interior of the chimney that smoke travels through. The damper is the component of the chimney that blocks air flow to the exterior. When a damper comes to be old, it requires repair. Usually fixing or changing the existing old metal damper can be costly.
It's far better to mount a top sealing damper. They are more economical, and every reliable. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also unwanted weather outside. A significant amount of air flow can leak in via the chimney from the outside, making your house feel cooler in the winter season. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars per year in additional heating costs.
There are times when a quick fixing isn't a great solution and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney professionals can do chimney masonry repair service as well as total chimney rebuilding.
We can help with complete fire place repair service including firebox fixing, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair work, gas log repair and replacement, fireplace screens and clean out doors, and much more.
The firebox is the area inside the fire place where the fire burns. This part of the fire place can in some cases require repair services. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that eliminates old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned, and after that the old joints are filled with new cement. Broken or loose bricks can also be taken care of.
Prefabricated fireplaces contain 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 fireplace. The latest gas logs are appealing and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can help with any range of fire place repair work and renovations.