3 Chimney Repairs ‘to Do’s’ This Summer

The warm weather is coming. It’s unlikely that you will be turning on your fireplace. It’s time to get it checked out and make any repairs so that you can enjoy your fireplace when the weather gets cooler.

This summer, you should focus on these 3 top chimney repairs:

1: Chimney Cap

The cap for the chimney is an essential component. The chimney cap protects the chimney from animals, debris, water, wind, and snow. Every chimney requires a chimney for the same reason every house needs a roof. Another benefit is often overlooked.

Sparks from a wood-burning fireplace can travel up the chimney and cause a fire to start on your roof or dry debris like leaves and grass. The chimney cap has components that inhibit sparks.

2: Masonry

The mortar is the material that fills the gaps between bricks and stones in your chimney. Masonry and Tuckpointing are the repairs made by a professional masonry to fix or build up the mortar that has deteriorated or is missing between the bricks or stones.

Not all mortar is replaced in a repair. The brick smith matches the color of the existing mortar to make it look clean and uniform.

The chimney should be inspected every year, as it is exposed to weather on all sides. The homeowner may need to rebuild the entire chimney if they wait too long before having repairs made to the masonry.

3: Chimney Liner

The liner for your chimney plays a vital role in the system. The chimney liner is responsible for directing all gasses and smoke out of the house. Cracks in the flue of your chimney can pose a danger to you and others, as they can ignite nearby home construction materials. Some older homes weren’t built with chimney liners. We are highly recommends having a liner installed by a certified technician. Schedule a fireplace sweep. The 14-point inspection will be accompanied by pictures. You will now know the condition of your chimney cap, masonry, and chimney liner. You can make any chimney repair in Seattle now, over the summer. This will ensure that you are ready for the cool weather when it returns.