Helvetia, WV West Virginia 26224
When you require your chimney repaired, we are here and ready to assist! We offer a wide 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 fireplace maintenance is necessary to help keep your family members safe from smoke, carbon monoxide, and also fires. Whether you are requiring a repair, 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 types of repair services and maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the internal shaft that vents smoke and gases which are created by burning a fire in the fire place. Damage to the flue, fractures in between the bricks, and weakening mortar occur after years of use. In cases of light to modest damage, it's possible to repair the loosened mortar and fractures. One of our specialists will be able to provide you a flue repair work estimate as well as suggest the very best options for your house.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help protect your flue from damage and prevent fires. The 3 primary sorts of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly preferred sort of chimney liner for upgrades and also repair services. They are usually produced from stainless-steel, although they can in some cases be made from aluminum as well. Metal liners are are very versatile, available in stiff or flexible models, and most any kind of house can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are one of the most common type of chimney liner. Most older houses have clay liners. They are fairly affordable, yet call for regular maintenance to make certain that flue tiles don't crack, 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 sorts of liners tend to be tough to. install and expensive. In time, they can begin to develop cracks and require relining.
Our pros can help figure out the very best choices for your home.
The chimney crown is extremely vital. It serves as a protective concrete umbrella or roof for your entire chimney. This shields your flue and chimney from rainfall and 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 create extreme damage to the entire chimney if not repaired. When found early, basic repair services can be made to prevent issues from taking place.
If cracking in the chimney crown is minor, the fractures can be loaded with patch and a waterproof sealer can be applied on top. This will securely keep water from getting in.
In situations where there is a lot more substantial damage to the crown, it may be needed to reconstruct it. If the chimney is still in good condition, then it's feasible to rebuild only the crown. This will secure the chimney for many more years. It is essential to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and whole chimney to make sure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap protects your home in lots of ways. It keeps rainfall, snow, and, dirt and animals out of your fire place as well as protects against hot sparks and 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 from galvanized or stainless-steel, light weight aluminum, or copper. Our chimney service technicians can replace your chimney cap or set up a new one on your chimney if you do not have one yet.
Lots of people confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the inside of the chimney that smoke travels through. The damper is the portion of the chimney that closes off air flow to the exterior. When a damper becomes old, it requires repair. Generally fixing or changing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's far better to mount a top sealing damper. They are cheaper, and every reliable. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts and undesirable weather outside. A considerable amount of air flow can leak in through the chimney from the outside, making your house feel colder in the winter. This can easily amount to hundreds of dollars per year in added home 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 as well as complete chimney rebuilding.
We can aid with full fire place repair service including firebox repair, refractory panel replacement, fireplace door repair service, gas log repair service and replacement, fire place screens and clean out doors, and a lot more.
The firebox is the area inside the fireplace where the fire burns. This portion of of the fire place can sometimes require repair work. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that eliminates old mortar joints. The surface in between the joints is cleaned up, and after that the old joints are filled with brand-new cement. Fractured or loosened bricks can additionally be fixed.
Prefabricated fireplaces include 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 great enhancement for your fireplace. The latest gas logs are eye-catching and realistic looking and also are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any type of range of fireplace repair work and enhancements.