Chimney Repair in San Diego

• Chimney Repair – Crown Resurfacing • Chimney Caps • Spark Arrestors
• Wind Caps • Top Sealing Dampers • Smoke Guards
• Fireplace Repair – Firebox Repairs • Tuckpointing • Refractory Panel Replacement
• Fireplace Doors • Fireplace Screens • Heat Reflectors
• Gas Logs • Log Lighters

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Chimney Repair

Chimney Repair – Chimney Crown

Chimney Crown Resurfacing is a common chimney repair.  The chimney crown is an important part of the chimney. It is the area around the top of the chimney that acts as an umbrella for the entire chimney structure. The chimney crown tops off the masonry walls of the chimney with a small concrete roof that prevents water from seeping into the bricks and mortar that make up your chimney. This simple structure can actually save homeowners thousands of dollars in costly water damage repairs.

• Chimney Crown Sealing and Rebuilding – If a chimney crown becomes cracked or damaged, water and moisture can seep into the vulnerable masonry material of your chimney system and start deteriorating from the inside out. For this chimney repair sealing with Crown Coat is the best solution for a failing chimney crown and can save you from dealing with a costly structural chimney repair that could occur if the problem is neglected.

Chimney Caps Chimney caps usually are made of aluminum, copper, galvanized or stainless steel. Chimney caps serve a number of purposes, including preventing hot embers and sparks from flying out of the chimney and onto the roof. Minimize wind downdrafts that cause smoke. Prevent or minimize rain from entering the chimney flue and causing rust damage to the chimney damper. Prevent birds and other animals from getting into your chimney and your home.

Chimney Damper A chimney (fireplace) damper, usually located in the throat of a masonry chimney just above the firebox, is a device that is meant to seal your fireplace shut when it is not in use. This is necessary so that heated air from your home will not escape up the chimney when the fireplace is not being used. An open or leaky damper can add hundreds of dollars a year to your heating costs.

Top Sealing Damper If you have noticed cold air coming from your fireplace this is an indication that you may have an old leaky fireplace damper. Installing a top sealing damper will not only stop 90% of air leakage, but can also keep animals and debris out of your chimney. A top sealing damper is also a cost effective replacement for a rusted out or frozen damper.

The Importance of Chimney Repair – > Article by HomeAdvisor.com
“Regular maintenance and repair of your chimney and chimney flue are important in keeping your family safe and warm for many years to come. Why is Chimney Repair so Urgent? The function of a chimney is to draw smoke and gases away from the burning fire and out of your home. This is not merely a matter convenience, though. The smoke from a fire can contain dangerous gases, among them carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness, or even death, in large amounts.” >
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