In spite of the construction or age, chimney’s will certainly at some point encounter depreciation which may possibly bring about the necessity for repair work and maintenance. Minor situations, for example, a bird nest in one of your chimneys can create major damage which can eventually be somewhat expensive. Dayco General provides every kind of chimney repair.

Prior to exploring chimney repairs, it is crucial to review the structural form of the chimney as this is the foundation of the preliminary procedures. The brick and mortar should not allow rain or other elements to seep into the chimney’s composite structure.

Harm to chimneys can possibly be brought on by a number of factors. Nevertheless, the scope and size of repairs is most normally a factor of the age of the structure but can also be brought on by harsh weather (falling tree limbs or lightning strikes) or a chimney fire. Problems due to deteriorating mortar, excess moisture within the chimney, or a chimney fire will weaken clay tile liners and the brick, it is vital that chimneys are inspected from time to time. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends yearly chimney inspection. In the Twin Cities Metro area our harsh, freeze/thaw cycles adds even more weight to the demand for consistent inspections.

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Expert repairs are needed when you feel that the scope of the deterioration is over and above what you can easily handle. Inspection by our CSIA certified experts will supply you with a report which offers correct maintenance procedures.

Swollen bricks or swollen mortar joints can cause the chimney to lean and lose its stability. Masonry swelling results from age and water leaks in the structure. Both brick and mortar are relatively water resistant when they are brand-new, but without the routine maintenance treatment of a waterproofing sealant, this quality is gradually lost with time and toward the end of the life span, the moisture absorbency of masonry raises substantially. This often leads to increasingly rapid expansion damage during our freeze/thaw.

Older brick and mortar that has been through many freeze/thaw cycles, particularly on chimneys that have a leaking cap that has allowed water to both the interior and exterior of a wall, can swell drastically causing an easy to see (sometimes unsafe) lean as time goes by. Remarkably, a chimney that leans due to this process will usually tip away from the sun. In the Northern hemisphere, this means an older chimney with severe freeze/thaw expansion damage will lean toward the North because the sunny side will have a broader depth of temperature variation and a lot more frequent fluctuations in the freeze/thaw phenomena. We have seen tall chimneys that were leaning so precariously that we advised non-occupancy of areas below the hinge point of the chimney until repairs could be made.

Spalled brick is a very common damage found in chimneys.
Missing mortar joints should be thoroughly repointed with
new mortar to stop further damage to the chimney structure.

Additionally, remember that unforeseen damage may well result from power washers and sandblasters. High-pressure sprayers and sandblasting can eliminate part of the physical area. Care have to be taken if pressure washing winds up being required. Keep away from by using a machine that’s overpowered for the job or getting too close to the surface of the masonry using the spray tip. Sandblasting should be undertaken by the knowledgeable contractor.

Regardless of many essential preventative measures, if you find any cracks, signs of degeneration, crumbling mortar in the chimney, it is time to get in touch with our professionals here at Dayco General for a chimney inspection to verify the well-being of your home. Ignoring masonry chimney issues may possibly be downright costly and dangerous for your family.