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Masonry:
Your masonry erodes over time due to Mother
Nature and all of the challenges found within the chimney itself. We can apply
water repellant as a means to prevent this sort of chimney repair.
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Rubble:
Should you encounter materials
that make up your chimney ending up at the bottom of the flue, this is indicative of a
breakdown within the structure itself. Do not hesitate to call on Guardian
Chimney to handle this repair.
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Soot:
When the
smoke fumes from a fire don’t rise rapidly enough up the chimney, or if your flue
is not wide enough to properly ventilate the fire, soot can build up.
Installing a smoke guard in the flue can help the smoke get drawn up and out of
the chimney better and more easily.
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Carbon
Monoxide: Carbon
monoxide fumes are deadly in high doses. If you are unfortunate enough to find
that your carbon monoxide detector is
being set off, get out right away. Be wary of the signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning, like strong headaches, dizziness, nausea, fainting and mental
confusion. Call on us for chimney repair if you are experiencing problems with
high levels of carbon monoxide.
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Creosote:
The gas
emitted from burning wood combines and cools within the chimney and creosote formation unfolds. A sticky, smelly
tar-like substance that builds up to form blockages in your chimney, creosote’s
presence requires chimney repair. Too much creosote within will create
unpleasant odors, crumbling of chimney walls and may even ignite to cause a
fire itself. Be sure to have your chimney cleaned regularly.
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Crown:
The
chimney crown is prevents moisture from sneaking between the masonry and the
flue lining. Crowns are often cracked due to the contraction and expansion of
the metals within the chimney and its crown. Crown repairs are common and
generally involve sealing it to ensure no further cracking and/or damage.
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Flashing:
Flashing
keeps moisture from entering between the connection of your roof and chimney, a popular cause of leakage. These
types of chimney repairs are called for when the flashing begins to fall apart
or if it was not rightly installed. Guardian Chimney has frequently waterproofed
flashings to make sure it does not cause leaks anymore.
For more information on chimney repair in Fort Lee, call Guardian Chimney at 1-888-688-1388, or Contact Us.
