Chimney Repair & Rebuilding
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Chimney Repair & Rebuilding
Refresh Your Space
A Brick Chimney is a Functional
and Beautiful Part of Your Home
A Brick Chimney is a Functional
and Beautiful Part of Your Home
The last thing You want to deal with is unexpected repairs. It’s important that You know the whats, whys and hows regarding Your chimney before You decide to get it repaired.
Because of their elevation, relentless exposure to the elements, and Illinois’ freeze-thaw cycle, Chicago brick chimneys undergo a lot of abuse which can easily go unnoticed.
Some brick chimney damages are clear to see, it is important to get all parts of Your masonry chimney inspected every 2-3 years so You can identify any new damage on time and have it repaired before a serious chimney leak.
Many modern homes run a high efficiency furnace system or rarely use their chimney fireplace. This can make noticing issues even more difficult, You might not even be aware until it becomes serious, like surrounding structural damage from leaking or worse – a leaning or toppled chimney.
The last thing You want to deal with is unexpected repairs. It’s important that You know the whats, whys and hows regarding Your chimney before You decide to get it repaired.
Because of their elevation, relentless exposure to the elements, and Illinois’ freeze-thaw cycle, Chicago brick chimneys undergo a lot of abuse which can easily go unnoticed.
Some brick chimney damages are clear to see, it is important to get all parts of Your masonry chimney inspected every 2-3 years so You can identify any new damage on time and have it repaired before a serious chimney leak.
Many modern homes run a high efficiency furnace system or rarely use their chimney fireplace. This can make noticing issues even more difficult, You might not even be aware until it becomes serious, like surrounding structural damage from leaking or worse – a leaning or toppled chimney.
What Causes Chicago Brick Chimney Damage?
What Causes Chicago Brick Chimney Damage?
Your brick chimney is consistently exposed to the elements all year. Damage from rainwater, and melting ice or snow works deep between the bricks. During the freeze and thaw cycle we see so often in Chicago, something known as spalling occurs.
Spalling affects the surface of Your bricks, causing Your chimney to pop, peel, flake and even crumble if left too long without care. Cracked masonry work will result in leaks and water damage inside Your home. Most often, cracks and long-term damages in Your brickwork will need a complete rebuild.
Many will say chimneys have a lifespan of 30 years. This is assuming that there’s a correctly installed chimney crown sitting at the top of the structure to protect its interior. Chicago brick chimneys are often missing this crucial component. The lack of a crown dramatically reduces a brick chimney’s life because it is letting water into the structure, expediting the deterioration of the bricks, mortar and flue liners.
Your brick chimney is consistently exposed to the elements all year. Damage from rainwater, and melting ice or snow works deep between the bricks. During the freeze and thaw cycle we see so often in Chicago, something known as spalling occurs.
Spalling affects the surface of Your bricks, causing Your chimney to pop, peel, flake and even crumble if left too long without care. Cracked masonry work will result in leaks and water damage inside Your home. Most often, cracks and long-term damages in Your brickwork will need a complete rebuild.
Many will say chimneys have a lifespan of 30 years. This is assuming that there’s a correctly installed chimney crown sitting at the top of the structure to protect its interior. Chicago brick chimneys are often missing this crucial component. The lack of a crown dramatically reduces a brick chimney’s life because it is letting water into the structure, expediting the deterioration of the bricks, mortar and flue liners.
What Occurs as Your
Brick
Chimney Deteriorates
01
Mortar, bricks, and liner will crumble and fall inside the chimney flue which could prevent the exhaust from being expelled. Carbon Monoxide will flow into Your house, posing the risk of death to You or Your family inside.
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Mortar, bricks, and liner will crumble and fall inside the chimney flue which could prevent the exhaust from being expelled. Carbon Monoxide will flow into Your house, posing the risk of death to You or Your family inside.
02
A blocked brick chimney flue will cause more creosote deposits on its interior which could result in a chimney fire. A chimney’s deterioration can progress to the point where Your brick walls simply fall apart. This can happen beneath the roof surface, such as an attic area, causing Your entire house to burst into flames.
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A blocked brick chimney flue will cause more creosote deposits on its interior which could result in a chimney fire. A chimney’s deterioration can progress to the point where Your brick walls simply fall apart. This can happen beneath the roof surface, such as an attic area, causing Your entire house to burst into flames.
03
Deteriorating masonry chimneys are extremely dangerous because they can easily collapse, destroy a house’s roof, its components, and even injure or kill a pedestrian or those inside if it falls through Your roof.
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Deteriorating masonry chimneys are extremely dangerous because they can easily collapse, destroy a house’s roof, its components, and even injure or kill a pedestrian or those inside if it falls through Your roof.
First Signs Your Home has a Leaky Brick Chimney
Most homeowners, like Yourself, often assume that their chimney is leaking if they can visually see the water in their fireplace, ceiling, or flue. However, there are many more indications of leaky chimneys or hidden water damage, including:
- Spalling mortar and bricks
- Sound of water dripping in the room where Your chimney or fireplace is placed
- White, chalky-type residue inside Your fireplace
- Musty or dank odor from the attic, firebox or in the room where Your chimney is, especially after raining
- Moisture, water staining, or dampness on the interior features of Your home
First Signs Your Home has a Leaky Brick Chimney
Most homeowners, like Yourself, often assume that their chimney is leaking if they can visually see the water in their fireplace, ceiling, or flue. However, there are many more indications of leaky chimneys or hidden water damage, including:
- Spalling mortar and bricks
- Sound of water dripping in the room where Your chimney or fireplace is placed
- White, chalky-type residue inside Your fireplace
- Musty or dank odor from the attic, firebox or in the room where Your chimney is, especially after raining
- Moisture, water staining, or dampness on the interior features of Your home
An Inspection Will Help You Determine
if Your Chimney is Damaged
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend getting Your chimney inspected by a knowledgeable expert once a year.
This is important to help assess any damage or signs of unwanted animals. Inspections can help check for the following:
An Inspection Will Help You Determine
if Your Chimney is Damaged
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend getting Your chimney inspected by a knowledgeable expert once a year.
This is important to help assess any damage or signs of unwanted animals. Inspections can help check for the following:
More To Know
The Benefits of Rebuilding or Repairing Your Brick Chimney
How Much Does it Cost to Repair Your Chimney?
More To Know
The Benefits of Rebuilding or Repairing Your Brick Chimney
How Much Does it Cost to Repair Your Chimney?
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