South Portland, ME Maine 04106
When you require your chimney repaired, we are available and ready to assist! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a ring and we can assist with your chimney needs!
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Routine chimney and fire place maintenance is necessary to help keep your family members safe from smoke, carbon monoxide gas, and also fires. Whether you are needing a repair work, or you would just like to update your fireplace and chimney, our chimney repair and fireplace repair service pros can assist!
Our chimney pros take care of all sorts of fixings as well as upkeep from chimney crowns and caps, to entire chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke and gases which are produced by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, cracks in between the bricks, and degrading mortar take place after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's possible to fix the loosened mortar and fractures. One of our specialists will have the ability to give you a flue repair service estimate as well as suggest the very best alternatives for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help shield your flue from damages and prevent fires. The three major types of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a recently favored type of chimney liner for upgrades and repair services. They are typically produced from stainless steel, although they can sometimes be made from light weight aluminum also. Metal liners are are extremely versatile, readily available in stiff or flexible models, and most any type of house 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 rather low-cost, but need routine maintenance to make certain 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 often tend to be tough to. install and also expensive. Gradually, they can begin to develop cracks and need relining.
Our pros can help determine the very best options for your home.
The chimney crown is very important. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your entire chimney. This protects your flue and chimney from rainfall and various other elements.
When the chimney crown develops fractures or becomes damaged at all, it allows rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause serious damages to the entire chimney if not fixed. When found early, standard repair work can be made to stop issues from occurring.
If fracturing in the chimney crown is minor, the cracks can be filled with patch and a water-proof sealer can be used on top. This will safely keep water from getting in.
In scenarios where there is more extensive damage to the crown, it might be necessary to reconstruct it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's possible to rebuild only the crown. This will safeguard the chimney for many more years. It is necessary to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and entire chimney to ensure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap shields your home in many ways. It keeps rain, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place and prevents hot sparks as well as embers from flying out and into your roofing. You must 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 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 travels through. The damper is the component of the chimney that blocks air flow to the exterior. When a damper becomes old, it requires repair service. Typically repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's much better to install a top sealing damper. They are cheaper, and every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and also unwanted weather outside. A significant amount of airflow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your home really feel cooler in the winter season. This can quickly amount to hundreds of dollars each year in extra home heating costs.
There are times when a quick repair service isn't a great solution and a damaged chimney needs to be completely rebuilt. Our expert chimney experts can do chimney masonry repair service and total chimney rebuilding.
We can help with complete fireplace repair work service including firebox repair work, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair, gas log repair and replacement, fireplace 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 fireplace can in some cases need repair work. Firebox tuckpointing is a procedure that gets rid of old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned, and then the old joints are filled with brand-new cement. Fractured or loose bricks can also be fixed.
Prefabricated fireplaces contain 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 good enhancement for your fire place. The most recent gas logs are attractive and realistic looking as well as are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any variety of fireplace repair work and renovations.