- Crown repair
- Chimney liners
- Chimney rebuilds
- Tuckpointing
- Firebox repair
- Flue tile replacement
Crown repair
A chimney crown covers the top of the chimney and is typically made from concrete. A proper crown should have an overhang of at least 2 inches to protect the chimney from rain and snow. Depending on the extent of disrepair, our chimney techs can perform crown repair or a complete rebuild of the crown.
Chimney rebuilds
When deterioration of the chimney reaches the point of no return, the solution is a tear-down and rebuild. A partial chimney rebuild can be done in cases where a portion of the structure is salvageable. All rebuilds include installation of a new concrete chimney crown.
Chimney liners
Chimney liners provide an extra layer of protection between the chimney wall and your home. This additional protection is critical, as defects commonly appear in the chimney wall, beginning a process that gradually erodes the chimney. As the chimney wall gives way to deterioration, the potential arises for the infiltration of smoke and gases into your home, as well as damage to your home’s interior.
Tuckpointing
Over time, the mortar that holds chimney bricks together begins to deteriorate and crumble, leaving the structure vulnerable to seeping water, a chimney’s worst enemy. During tuckpointing, the old mortar is removed by use of a diamond-blade saw, and new mortar applied, restoring the integrity of the chimney structure.
Firebox repair
The interior space of your fireplace where combustion takes place is called the firebox. It is constructed of a unique type of brick and mortar that are built to withstand the high temperatures associated with wood-burning. Our masons are experienced in both full and partial rebuilds of the firebox.