Just How Important Is Chimney Repair?
It is in your interest to keep your chimney in the best possible condition. Sometimes there is a need to perform a chimney repair in Turlock, Ca and when this is the case you should call in a professional to do this for you. Professional chimney technicians know exactly what to look for and will perform the highest quality chimney repairs.
Here are some things to look out for which could require a chimney repair:
- The cap or crown of your chimney has damage
- You notice a crack or cracks between the stone or bricks
- You notice moisture or water in your fireplace
- There is a flaking or crumbling of the brick (known as “spalling”)
- There is damage to the chimney flashing
If you are unsure about any of these things then you should arrange for a chimney inspection. The truth is that there are different elements to your chimney system and there are quite a few things that can go wrong. The earlier that you catch a problem the less expensive the repair of a chimney tends to be.
Different Types of Chimney Repair
At McDonald Chimney Services we offer a range of chimney repair services to restore your chimney to optimum condition. It doesn’t matter what kind of damage your chimney has we can make it as good as new again. This will ensure that your chimney works properly and protects you. Here are some examples of chimney repair services:
Chimney Crown Repair – the purpose of your chimney crown is to keep moisture and water away. If there is damage to the crown then water can get in and cause a great deal of damage to your chimney system. We can replace the damaged crown and make it completely waterproof by adding coats of sealant.
Firebox Repair – your chimney firebox has to deal with the most intense heat when you light a fire in your fireplace. This intense heat can cause excessive wear and tear of chimney bricks so we can rebuild your firebox and provide new pointing to repair the problem. There are special materials we can use to provide additional protection from intense heat.
Waterproof Repair – if water is getting into your masonry chimney then this will cause it to deteriorate rapidly. We can provide a waterproofing repair that prevents water getting into your chimney.
Smoke Chamber Repair – your chimney smoke chamber contains the components of combustion such as smoke and heat. We can carry out repairs to your chimney smoke chamber so that it works in the most efficient way.
Masonry Repair – the external parts of your chimney may require a block or brick replacement or repointing.
General Chimney Repairs – there are other issues that can affect the efficiency of your chimney and we can carry out any repair to restore its correct functionality. We can also remove any smoke stains.
Get your Chimney Repairs done now
A lot of people underestimate the importance of a chimney repair. They might see a small crack somewhere and not consider it important. Your chimney is very important and is there to protect you. If you notice anything out of the ordinary then contact us here for a chimney repair right away.
McDonald Chimney Service provides a very professional and caring chimney repair service. For thirty years we have provided first class chimney repairs for people in the Tracy, Lodi, Stockton, Turlock, Oakdale, Manteca, Ripon and Modesto areas of California. Find out more here.
