War, WV West Virginia 24892
When you need your chimney repaired, we are available and prepared to assist! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a ring and we can assist with your chimney needs!
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Regular chimney and fireplace maintenance is very important to help keep your family safe from smoke, carbon monoxide gas, and fires. Whether you are requiring a repair, 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 deal with all types of repair services as well as maintenance from chimney crowns and caps, to full chimney rebuilding.
The chimney flue is the inner shaft that vents smoke as well as gases which are created by burning a fire in the fireplace. Damage to the flue, fractures in between the bricks, and weakening mortar take place after years of use. In cases of light to modest damages, it's possible to take care of the loosened mortar and cracks. One of our specialists will have the ability to give you a flue repair service estimate as well as suggest the best alternatives for your residence.
Adding a chimney liner or relining your chimney can help shield your flue from damage as well as protect against fires. The 3 primary kinds of liners are metal, clay, and cast-in-place liners.
Metal liners are a newly preferred kind of chimney liner for upgrades and also repairs. They are normally produced from stainless-steel, although they can sometimes be made from light weight aluminum also. Metal liners are are very versatile, offered in stiff or flexible models, and most any house can accommodate them.
Clay tile liners are some of the most common type of chimney liner. Many older residences have clay liners. They are relatively inexpensive, but need regular upkeep to make sure that flue tiles don't 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 sorts of liners have a tendency to be hard to. install as well as costly. With time, they can begin to develop cracks and need relining.
Our pros can help determine the most effective choices for your house.
The chimney crown is really important. It works as a protective concrete umbrella or rooftop for your entire chimney. This safeguards your flue as well as chimney from rainfall and other elements.
When the chimney crown develops cracks or becomes damaged whatsoever, it permits rain water seep through the chimney and expand and contract. This can cause extreme damage to the whole chimney if not fixed. When discovered early, standard repairs can be made to stop issues from taking place.
If cracking in the chimney crown is minor, the splits can be filled with patch and a waterproof sealer can be used on top. This will safely block 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 protect the chimney for many more years. It is necessary to have a professional chimney repair examine the crown, flue, and whole chimney to ensure all areas are safe.
A chimney cap secures your home in numerous 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 fire place or wood burning stove without a chimney cap.
Chimney caps are made from 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 don't have one yet.
Lots of people confuse the chimney damper with the flue. The flue is the inside of the chimney that smoke journeys through. The damper is the portion of the chimney that closes off air flow to the exterior. When a damper becomes old, it needs repair work. Usually repairing or replacing the existing old metal damper can be pricey.
It's much better to set up a top sealing damper. They are less costly, and also every efficient. A top sealing damper will keep cold drafts as well as undesirable weather outdoors. A substantial amount of airflow can leak in via the chimney from the exterior, making your home feel chillier in the winter. This can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars each year in extra home heating costs.
There are times when a quick repair 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 assist with complete fire place repair work service including firebox repair work, refractory panel replacement, fire place door repair service, gas log repair service 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 part of the fire place can sometimes require repair work. Firebox tuckpointing is a process that eliminates old mortar joints. The surface between the joints is cleaned up, and then the old joints are loaded with new cement. Fractured or loosened bricks can also be taken care of.
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 wonderful improvement for your fireplace. The latest gas logs are attractive and realistic looking as well as are much cleaner than wood burning. We can assist with any kind of variety of fireplace repair and renovations.