In spite of the style or age, chimney’s will most likely at some point encounter degeneration which could bring about the necessity for repair work and maintenance. Tiny situations, like, a bird nest in a chimney can evoke significant damage which can eventually be somewhat expensive. Dayco General offers 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 grounds 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 may be brought on by several issues. Nonetheless, the scope and size of repairs is most generally 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 brought on by 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 excessive freeze/thaw cycle, adds even more weight to the requirement for frequent inspections.

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Qualified 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 appropriate 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 in time and toward the end of their life span the moisture absorbency of masonry raises drastically. This often leads to rapid expansion damage during the freeze/thaw.

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

We have seen chimneys totally fall to the ground, which mandates removal and replacement. All these maintenance tasks will require expertise. The sad thing is, in these cases, there is no convenient alternative for chimney repair except to replace the broken bricks. Brick replacement and tuckpointing should only be done by an experienced tradesman. We see damaged home facades constantly where an inexperienced person attempted tuckpointing only to do permanent harm to the brick appearance by smearing mortar outside the joints. Tuckpointing is among the trades that has a substantial learning curve and a lot of practical experience is required to turn out a nice-looking project that will last a very long time.

In spite of many essential preventative measures, if you find any cracks, signs of degeneration, crumbling mortar in the chimney, it is time to get reach out to our pros 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.