Why does a chimney need to be rebuilt?
Chimney rebuilding is usually suggested with the bricks, stones, mortar, or other masonry has lost its structural integrity. Spalling, cracking, deterioration of the brick, loss of adhesion and/or wear of the mortar joints compromise the chimney and can allow water to leak in, or even pieces of the chimney to fall off!
Quality, Professional Chimney Rebuilding Services
There are many reasons that you might need your chimney rebuilt. Loose or deteriorating bricks, stones, or mortar cannot only be unsightly, it can also be dangerous. At Smoke Stacks, we have seen the first-hand consequences of not repairing your chimney. We have seen falling debris do damage to surrounding structures, vehicles, and landscaping. We have seen pieces of the chimney fall inwards blocking the flow of the gases produced by your heating appliance which can lead to a possible Carbon Monoxide problem. We have even seen a chimney completely fall off of a house.
Chimneys with holes also may not perform as intended and may cause malfunctions in your heating appliance. Defective chimney structures can cause water leaks in your house, causing damage to the interior of the chimney and/or your house.
Safety Information About Chimneys
Chimneys are an integral part of many homes. It is the chimney's responsibility to vent the hazardous gases that are created by your home heating appliance. It is of the utmost importance that your chimney is working correctly to ensure the safety of your family.
Many chimney problems, such as holes and cracks, in the masonry of the chimney go unnoticed until there is a problem that is very noticeable. Chimney problems can cause your heating furnace to stop working properly, fireplace smoke to come back into your house, or water to come through your ceiling or walls.
